Walling Hotel - Jiefangbei Hongyadong, Chongqing
Arrival Info & Apps
WeChat
China's super app for messaging, payments and mini-programs. Link your international card directly to WeChat Pay.
Alipay
China's most-used mobile payment app. Link your international card directly and pay by QR code almost everywhere.
Cloud QuickPass
UnionPay's official mobile payment app with NFC tap-to-pay support. Similar to Apple Pay or Google Pay but works with UnionPay's massive merchant network in China. Ideal if you have a UnionPay-branded international card.
Meituan
China's largest food delivery and local services platform. Similar to Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Yelp combined. Order food delivery, find restaurant deals, book hotels, and discover local services all in one app.
DiDi
China's leading ride-hailing app with English language support. Similar to Uber and Lyft but specifically designed for China's market. Features upfront pricing, in-app translation for communicating with drivers, and multiple vehicle options.
Amap (Gaode)
Navigation, transit & multi-language maps. Similar to Google Maps, Waze
Baidu Maps
Navigation with real-time traffic. Similar to Google Maps, Apple Maps
12306 Railway
China's official train booking app for high-speed rail and regular trains. Foreigners can register with a passport and buy tickets directly -- no agent fees, real-time schedules, and e-ticket QR code boarding.
Trip.com (Ctrip)
China's largest travel booking platform with a full English interface. Book flights, hotels, trains, and attraction tickets all in one app -- think of it as China's Expedia with 24/7 English customer support.
Fliggy
Alibaba's travel booking platform. Similar to Expedia, Booking.com
DeepL Translate
AI-powered translation widely regarded as the most accurate translator available. Think of it as a smarter, more natural-sounding Google Translate — especially strong for Chinese, Japanese, and European languages.
Baidu Translate
Real-time conversation & photo translation. Similar to Google Lens translate
Xiaohongshu (RED)
Travel tips, food reviews & local recommendations
Douyin (TikTok CN)
Short videos, live streams & travel inspiration
Taobao
Online shopping & price comparison
Ele.me
Food delivery & grocery shopping. Similar to Grubhub, Deliveroo
Dianping
Restaurant reviews, queue numbers & deals. Similar to Yelp, Zomato
Public Transit
Real-time bus & subway guide
Bike Sharing
Meituan Bike, Hello, Qingju rental guide
Hospital Booking
Online appointment booking
Airport to City
Complete guide for airport buses, metro & taxis
Customs Declaration
Entry procedures & prohibited items
WiFi Rental
Portable WiFi devices for tourists
SIM Card & eSIM
Local SIM, travel eSIM or roaming — how to choose and get online from the moment you land.
Currency Exchange & Cash
ATM withdrawals with foreign cards, bank exchange — and cash is legal tender that cannot be refused.
Banking Services
Foreign-card ATM withdrawals, limits and fees, and branch services — Bank of China and ICBC serve foreigners best.
Express Delivery
Sending packages & international shipping. Similar to ShipStation, Easyship
Medical Services
Healthcare, international clinics & insurance
Hotel Check-in for Foreigners
Every hotel in mainland China can host foreign guests — just show your passport; registration is handled for you.
Departure Tax Refund
Spend CNY 200 in one store on one day to get about 11% back — with instant refunds paid on the spot at some 14,000 stores nationwide.
Luggage Storage
Storage at stations & scenic spots
Buying Train Tickets
The 12306 English version takes passport registration and foreign cards — then just swipe your passport at the gate.
Domestic Flights
Transfers, security & check-in. Similar to FlightAware, FlightRadar24
Visa Policies
Quick guide to the 240-hour transit waiver, 30-day visa-free entry and accommodation registration.
Culture & Etiquette
Social customs, dining & taboos
Weather & Clothing
Climate info & packing suggestions. Similar to Weather.com, AirVisual
Tipping Guide
No tipping culture in China
Food & Dietary Guide
Halal, vegetarian, allergy communication and food delivery — practical tips for eating well in China.
Restroom Guide
Finding & using public restrooms
Bargaining Tips
Negotiating at markets & with taxis
Phrasebook
Essential Chinese phrases for daily use
Accommodation Registration
Foreigners must register their stay within 24 hours — hotels do it for you at check-in; other lodging means registering yourself.
Power & Outlets
China outlet types, voltage & adapters
Internet Access in China
What is blocked, why hotel Wi-Fi is no exception — and how roaming or a foreign eSIM keeps your usual apps working.
Shopping Guide
Souvenirs, duty-free & specialty shopping. Like Amazon, eBay shopping guides
Emergency Numbers
110 police, 120 ambulance, 119 fire, 122 traffic — operators speak mainly Chinese, so ask the front desk to call for you.
Police & Help
Reporting procedures & foreigner service stations
Scam Alert
Common tourist scams & prevention
Lost Passport
Emergency passport replacement steps
Consulate Info
Foreign consulate contacts in China
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