Essential Apps for Your China Trip In 2026 (Latest Version)
Google and Uber don't work in China? No worries. This guide compiles the must-have apps that locals will love in 2026, covering mobile payments, transportation, social networking, and food delivery, making it easy to navigate China like a local.
Essential Travel Apps
WeChat(微信)
Not only can you chat, but you can also pay and take a taxi, and you can use it anywhere
Alipay(支付宝)
It can be used almost everywhere and can be used for payment, takeout, taxi, ticket, etc
MeiTuan(美团)
Food, housing and transportation are one-stop to help everyone eat better and live a better life
Xiaohongshu(小红书)
Share life, food, travel, shopping, all the good things
Hotel Booking
Trip(携程)
China's one-stop travel service platform, providing hotel, air ticket, train ticket booking and other services
Airbnb(爱彼迎)
The world's largest homestay booking platform, providing a variety of accommodation options such as short-term rentals, long-term rentals, and apartments
Booking(缤客)
Hotels, B&Bs, and resorts around the world can be booked with flexible cancellation policies and multilingual services.
Transportation
GaoDe(高德)
China's leading navigation software, providing real-time traffic conditions, bus routes, driving navigation and other services
Didi(滴滴出行)
China's mainstream online car-hailing platform supports English interface and overseas bank card payment.
12306(中国铁路)
China Railway Customer Service Center provides train ticket reservation, refund, change and other services
Official Websites
中国国家移民管理局(NIA)
Provide official information such as visa policies, visa-free entry periods, etc.
中国文化和旅游部(MCT)
Provide official information on cultural and tourism policies, laws and regulations, etc.
中国领事服务网(Consular Services)
Provide official information such as consular services, visa policies, and visa-free entry periods.
中国签证在线填表(COVA)
Fill out the application form online
中国签证服务中心(CVASC)
An organization that provides administrative services related to ordinary visa applications in China
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