✅These essential tips for foreigners entering China are something you absolutely must know!
#第一次去中国[话题]# 旅行，这篇#中国入境[话题]# 必看Tips你一定不能错过！ (更多攻略请查看图片)
These are the most useful TIPS for your first trip to China 🇨🇳
【必备中国APP清单】
[一R] Alipay(支付宝)≈PayPal
必备指数：⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
来中国旅行刚需app，自带翻译按钮，国内99%消费场景可扫码支付
This is an essential app for travelers to China, featuring a built-in translation button and supporting QR code payments in 99% of domestic transactions.
▪️首页上方有扫码、全国通用公交/地铁乘车码、打车等功能
The homepage features functions such as QR code scanning, nationwide public transport/subway QR code payment, and taxi hailing.
▪️搜meituan：日用品、出行装备等都可买，寄到酒店前台，落地直接取
Search "meituan": You can buy daily necessities, travel gear, etc., and have them delivered to your hotel reception for pickup upon arrival.
‼️提醒：消费/点餐建议直接用APP内的「扫一扫」功能
Reminder: For payments/orders, we recommend using the "Scan" function within the app.
[二R] WeChat≈WhatsApp
必备指数：⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
▪️国内主流社交+支付工具。可添加旅途好友，和酒店/商家沟通行程
A mainstream social networking and payment tool in China. It allows you to add travel friends and communicate with hotels/merchants about your itinerary.
▪️开通较麻烦，但支付覆盖范围更广
It's more complicated to activate, but it offers wider payment coverage.
‼️提醒：和alipay一样
Reminder: Same as Alipay
[三R] Amap Global(高德地图)≈Google Map
必备指数：⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
▪️国内导航准确(google map定位不准)，可查询地铁、公交、步行全路线，实时更新路况，还能查看地铁扶梯、无障碍直梯等设施细节
Domestic navigation is accurate (Google Maps location is inaccurate), and it can query the entire route for subways, buses, and walking, with real-time traffic updates. It can also view details of facilities such as subway escalators and accessible elevators.
‼️外语界面设置提醒：用境外手机下载后先不打开APP→进入手机「设置→应用→Amap→语言」，选择目标语言→再打开APP，即可完成语言设置
Foreign language interface setting reminder: After downloading the app on a foreign mobile phone, do not open it first → go to your phone's "Settings → Applications → Amap → Language", select the target language → then open the app to complete the language setting.
[四R] DiDi(滴滴出行)≈Uber
必备指数：⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
▪️国内主流网约车平台，性价比远高于普通计程车，支持境外手机号注册，可绑定境外Bank Card，也可跳转支付宝/WeChat支付
Domestic mainstream ride-hailing platforms offer far better value for money than regular taxis, support registration with overseas mobile phone numbers, allow linking to overseas bank cards, and also redirect to Alipay/WeChat for payment.
‼️避坑指南请看图片
Please see the image for a guide to avoiding common pitfalls.
[五R] Dianping(大众点评)
必备指数：⭐️⭐️⭐️
▪️中国本地美食&玩乐指南，可切换英文界面(部分仍显示中文)。可查看本地用户的真实评价，帮你找到全国各城市的好玩、好吃地点
This is a local Chinese food and entertainment guide; you can switch to English (some parts still display Chinese). View real user reviews to help you find fun and delicious places to eat in cities across China.
[六R] 铁路12306 中国铁路
必备指数：⭐️⭐️⭐️
▪️中国高铁买票平台，支持英文界面，可凭护照注册
China's high-speed rail ticketing platform supports an English interface and allows registration with a passport.
‼️提醒：建议提前完成注册与实名认证核验(网页版核验速度比APP更快)；热门线路车票提前15天开售，建议尽早买票，选择更多
Reminder: It is recommended to complete registration and real-name authentication verification in advance (the web version verification is faster than the app); tickets for popular routes go on sale 15 days in advance, so it is recommended to buy tickets as early as possible to have more options.
另外，2人及以上结伴出行，可通过正规资质旅行社申请团队口岸旅游签证。关于来华签证、中国入境、中国旅游的任何问题，欢迎一起讨论交流～
Additionally, groups of two or more traveling together can apply for group tourist visas through a licensed travel agency. Feel free to discuss any questions you may have about visas to China, entry into China, or tourism in China.
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