How-to
One task each, step by step on your phone: trains, taxis, food delivery, bikes and the airport.
How to book a high-speed train ticket in China
Book a Chinese high-speed train ticket on Railway 12306 or Trip.com with your passport, then board with the passport itself. No paper ticket needed.
How to use Didi in China
Set up Didi in English or inside Alipay, pay with a foreign card, find the pickup point and show your destination in Chinese characters.
How to order food delivery in China
Order food delivery in China on Meituan or Ele.me, often through Alipay or WeChat, with a Chinese address and a phone number the rider can reach.
How to use shared bikes in China
Unlock a shared bike in China by scanning its QR code in Alipay or WeChat, ride in the bike lane, and park in a marked zone before ending the ride.
Arriving at a Chinese airport: step by step
What happens when you land at a Chinese airport, from arrival card and fingerprints to customs, SIM, cash and the ride into the city.
How to fill in China's arrival card
Fill in China's arrival card online for free before you fly, or on paper at the airport. The fields it asks for, the border steps and fake paid sites.