Essential Apps for Travel in China
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Essential Apps for Travel in China

The apps that actually matter — from ride-hailing to translation — before you land.
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The apps that actually matter — from ride-hailing to translation — before you land.

Beyond WeChat, download Alipay (payments), DiDi (ride-hailing), Baidu or Amap Maps (navigation), and a translator like Pleco or Tencent Translate. Meituan covers food delivery and local services. Most have English modes. Having these installed and logged in before arrival saves hours of frustration at the airport.