12/04/2024
There must be a lot of things for foreign friends to travel to China. Before leaving, you will earn money by reading this article!
1️⃣ Smart CardsRegister for accounts on each platform using a Chinese SIM card, which can be used to book tickets to scenic spots in advance, take taxis, buy food in groups, and register various apps.
【Handling matters】
❶ Shops for buying a SIM at Shanghai Pudong Airport: Cheerway Easy Go, located near the baggage claim area.
❷ Choose a package according to your travel plan.
❸ Prepare your passport; the process will be completed in about 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Alipay
China's universal payment app. Use it for shopping, taking the subway, hailing taxis, ordering takeaway, and riding shared bikes—all with a single click.
【Usage】
❶ Register a login account with a Chinese SIM card.
❷ Initially use your passport for real-name authentication.
❸ Bind a Chinese bank card or a credit card.
3️⃣ Gaode Map
Acts as a travel compass. Simply enter your starting and ending points, and it will provide multiple route options using different modes of transport. Choose according to your mode of travel and time planning.
4️⃣ High-speed Rail 12306
Experience the speed of Chinese high-speed rail.
【Usage】
❶ Download the English international version directly (Railway12306).
❷ Use your passport and email for real-name authentication and enter passenger information when buying tickets.
❸ Payment will automatically redirect to the Alipay payment page.
5️⃣ Ctrip（XieCheng）
Used to book hotel rooms and scenic spot tickets.
【Usage】
❶ trxp.com is the English version. You can pay using a bank card or credit card, or choose to use Alipay.
❷ Ctrip, the Chinese version, can only be paid with Alipay.
