China Travel Navigator & Toolkit

China's leading local map service, offering unmatched accuracy for navigation and points of interest. It features a robust English version, making it the top choice for travelers wanting deep-level detail.

The default map app on your iPhone. It works great in China without a VPN, offering reliable, bilingual (English/Chinese) directions for walking, driving, and public transit.

The essential digital wallet inside the WeChat app. This is China's primary payment method for everything from taxis to restaurants. Now supports linking international credit cards for travelers.

The leading Online Travel Agency (OTA) for China. This is the most essential, English-friendly app for booking high-speed train tickets, domestic flights, and hotels with an international credit card.

The ultimate offline Chinese-English dictionary. While Google Translate handles sentences, Pleco is the expert-level tool for accurately defining individual words, menu items, and characters.

The essential app for breaking the language barrier. Its camera feature is a lifesaver for menus and signs. The app works in China without a VPN—just be sure to download the offline Chinese pack first.

The "Yelp of China" and the NO.1 local app for finding restaurants. Despite its Chinese interface, its user-uploaded photos make it an indispensable tool for discovering the best food and pointing out what you want to order.

Get instant, affordable data for your trip to China with an eSIM. This allows you to stay connected the moment you land, bypassing expensive roaming fees and the hassle of physical SIM cards.

A premium eSIM provider specializing in unlimited data packages for China. Stay connected without worrying about usage limits, and get unrestricted access to Western apps like Google and WhatsApp.

An essential digital wallet and payment app for anyone traveling to China. Use it to pay for everything from taxis to meals by linking your international credit card and scanning QR codes.

The ​China Visa Application Center (CVASC)​​ streamlines the visa application process for travelers planning to visit China. Operated by Beijing QDF Information Technology Co., Ltd., it serves as a centralized hub for applicants across ​60+ countries​​, including major cities like London, New York, Sydney, and Tokyo.

12306 China Railway is the official online ticketing platform for China's national rail network, offering real-time train schedules, ticket booking, refunds, and endorsements. It supports high-speed and regular train services with services available 24/7 for inquiries and limited hours for sales.