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Essential China Apps for Foreign Travelers

Configure the 5 apps most foreign transit travelers need before landing. Complete setup while you still have reliable connectivity.

1. DiDi (Ride Hailing)

DiDi is China's dominant ride-hailing app — think Uber, but it's the only option that works reliably. Taxis hailed from the street often refuse foreigners or don't use meters. The China version (DiDi China) supports a full English UI and foreign card payments.

Full app setup guide is in the Pre-departure China Guide

Includes step-by-step DiDi configuration, Alipay identity verification walkthrough, WeChat registration troubleshooting, Gaode offline maps, and Trip.com passport booking — plus failure recovery for each app.

Get the Complete Guide — $4.99

For reference only. Download links and setup steps may change. Verify with official app stores. Last updated: April 2026.

Pre-departure China Guide | China Transit Guide