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A curated collection of apps, websites, and services for foreign travelers visiting China. Find everything you need for payments, transport, maps, translation, and hotel bookings.

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  • Alipay+
    Mobile payment tool for foreigners in China, bind overseas credit cards, widely accepted in shops, restaurants & transport
  • Bank of China Foreign Exchange Service
    China’s largest foreign exchange bank. Airports and scenic branches provide currency exchange for foreign tourists with passports.
  • Nihao China
    Official inbound service platform of UnionPay International. One-stop inquiry for overseas card withdrawal, consumption, tax refund offers and ATM locations in China
  • UnionPay Live Exchange Rate
    Official live CNY exchange rate tool for reference before card consumption in China.
  • UnionPay Tourist Tax Refund
    Official tax refund channel for major Chinese shopping malls. Overseas UnionPay card users can apply airport tax refunds online with funds returned to cards.
  • WeChat Pay
    Official Tencent payment service for foreigners. Support passport verification and overseas card binding, accepted by most offline merchants across China.
  • Wise
    Real mid-market exchange rate with zero hidden fees, exchange foreign currency to CNY & remit money home, transfer to Alipay & UnionPay cards
  • Air China
    Headquartered in Beijing, most international direct flights to China, multilingual booking portal
  • Amap Global
    Top local map app for foreign tourists, bus/subway/taxi route search, English navigation nationwide
  • China Eastern Airlines
    Shanghai hub, flights connecting China with Europe, America & Southeast Asia
  • China Railway 12306 Official
    Official train ticketing platform, English page supports passport registration, check nationwide high-speed & regular train schedules
  • China Southern Airlines
    Guangzhou hub, strong flight network to Oceania and Southeast Asia
  • DiDi
    Nationwide ride-hailing service, English UI & global credit card payment, available in airports & all major cities
  • Skyscanner
    Global flight price comparison tool, search cheap international flights to China, multi-currency support
  • Trip
    Multilingual travel platform for overseas visitors, accepts global credit cards, book flights, China high-speed trains, airport transfers & car rentals
  • Ele.me
    Alibaba-owned delivery platform integrated with Alipay+. Foreign tourists can order food via Alipay+ with global card payment, instant delivery to commercial districts, scenic spots and hotels
  • Meituan Takeout
    Nationwide food delivery platform with full coverage of Chinese dishes, snacks and drinks. WeChat/Alipay mini-programs support instant translation, accept overseas card payment for delivery to hotels and scenic areas
  • 12301 National Tourism Complaint & Support Platform
    File complaints for unfair service from hotels, travel agencies and scenic spots. English service channel available with official mediation support
  • 20 National Medical Emergency Platform
    National unified first-aid portal. Search foreign-friendly hospitals for illness or injury, full introduction of emergency calls and medical procedures for foreigners
  • China 110 Police Service Platform
    Official national police platform for theft, safety hazards and disputes. Provides foreign-related police guidelines and contact info of international police stations nationwide
  • China Consular Service Network – Tourist Consular Assistance
    Official support for lost passports, damaged documents and stranded issues. Check embassies & consulates contact information and document replacement procedures
  • National Fire & Rescue Service 119
    Emergency channel for fire and hazards. Releases safety tips for scenic spots and hotels, multilingual self-rescue guides
  • National Government Service Platform – Foreign Residents Zone
    Comprehensive service for foreigner accommodation registration, document reissue and policy consultation, bilingual official reply for online inquiries
  • AliExpress
    Alibaba’s Chinese cross-border retail platform with 18 languages, massive Chinese cultural souvenirs, electronics & apparel. Accept global credit cards & PayPal, worldwide delivery for tourist gifts
  • JD Global
    JD’s English shopping portal for foreign tourists, full range of electronics, beauty & local Chinese goods. Register with overseas numbers, global card payment, hotel delivery nationwide
  • World Taobao
    Official global portal of Taobao for overseas users. Supports registration with foreign phone numbers and global credit cards via Alipay+. Massive Chinese goods, cultural souvenirs and apparel. Delivery available to hotels in China or worldwide shipping,
  • Alipay+
    Mobile payment tool for foreigners in China, bind overseas credit cards, widely accepted in shops, restaurants & transport
  • Timeanddate
    Check time zone differences between China and other countries, sunrise & holiday schedules for cross-border travel planning
  • XE Currency
    Real-time global exchange rate checker, instant CNY & foreign currency conversion for travel budget
  • Agoda
    Leading Asia-Pacific booking platform, full China hotel coverage, plenty of free-cancellation rooms, PayPal & global card payment supported
  • Airbnb
    City apartments, ancient town homestays & unique local stays, immersive local lifestyle experience, multilingual host communication
  • Booking
    World’s largest accommodation booking site, popular with European & American travelers, many pay-at-hotel options, pre-filter foreigner-allowed properties
  • Booking
    World’s largest accommodation booking site, popular with European & American travelers, many pay-at-hotel options, pre-filter foreigner-allowed properties
  • Expedia
    All-in-one travel platform with flight & hotel bundle discounts, ideal for long-distance trips to China
  • Hilton
    Full business & resort hotel coverage, worldwide membership program, full English booking & check-in service
  • Hotels
    Perfect reward program for hotel stays, complete international & domestic chain hotels, multilingual price comparison
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Multi-brand portfolio including InterContinental & Holiday Inn, stores in all popular travel cities, experienced in hosting international tourists
  • Marriott International
    Covers all major Chinese cities, brands including Ritz-Carlton & Sheraton, English-speaking front desk & official foreigner registration service
  • Trip
    Multilingual travel platform for overseas visitors, accepts global credit cards, book flights, China high-speed trains, airport transfers & car rentals
  • China Bound
    Official English tourism platform by China Daily, attraction booking & itinerary planning for all Chinese cities, dedicated booking zones for Dunhuang, Xi’an, Beijing and more
  • The Palace Museum Official English Booking
    Exclusive official English booking portal for Forbidden City, passport real-name reservation required, full English travel & exhibition guides
  • TravelChina Official
    Official MCT overseas tourism portal, official reservation channels for all A-level scenic spots, opening hours & entry rules for international tourists
  • Trip
    Multilingual travel platform for overseas visitors, accepts global credit cards, book flights, China high-speed trains, airport transfers & car rentals
  • Trip
    Multilingual travel platform for overseas visitors, accepts global credit cards, book flights, China high-speed trains, airport transfers & car rentals
  • Air China
    Headquartered in Beijing, most international direct flights to China, multilingual booking portal
  • Booking
    World’s largest accommodation booking site, popular with European & American travelers, many pay-at-hotel options, pre-filter foreigner-allowed properties
  • Booking
    World’s largest accommodation booking site, popular with European & American travelers, many pay-at-hotel options, pre-filter foreigner-allowed properties
  • China Consular Service Network
    Official MOFA platform for China visa types, visa-free transit rules, entry requirements and global embassy contact info
  • China Eastern Airlines
    Shanghai hub, flights connecting China with Europe, America & Southeast Asia
  • China Southern Airlines
    Guangzhou hub, strong flight network to Oceania and Southeast Asia
  • China Visa Application Service Center
    Global visa submission center portal, appointment booking, document checklists & application tracking with multilingual support
  • Online China Visa Application System
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  • Skyscanner
    Global flight price comparison tool, search cheap international flights to China, multi-currency support
  • Trip
    Multilingual travel platform for overseas visitors, accepts global credit cards, book flights, China high-speed trains, airport transfers & car rentals
  • Bilibili
    Long-form travel vlog platform, in-depth city tours, historical attraction documentaries & cultural experience videos, perfect for long-term China trip planning
  • Douyin (China Domestic Version)
    Domestic Chinese short-video platform, massive real footage of scenic spots, street food & city tours. Register with overseas numbers, built-in subtitle translation for authentic local travel content
  • RED
    Top Chinese travel & lifestyle community, massive real tourist guides, hidden spots & local food recommendations. Support overseas account registration, multi-language translation for city travel planning
  • Sina Weibo
    China’s mainstream microblog platform, official accounts of scenic spots & tourism bureaus release real-time travel news. Foreign tourists register via email, built-in translation for travel trending content
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