China Travel Assistant

🆘 Emergency numbers

Tap to call. Free from any phone, no SIM needed for 110/120/119.

110 Police 120 Ambulance 119 Fire

Traffic accident 122

Tourist hotline 12301

Immigration / visa issues 12367

Citizen hotline (has English) 12345

🛂 Lost your passport?

Don't panic — it's fixable. Do these in order:

1

Go to the nearest police station (派出所) and report the loss. Get a loss report receipt — you need it for the next steps.

2

Contact your embassy/consulate (see Embassy contacts below). They issue an emergency travel document, usually in 1–3 days.

3

Bring the emergency document + police receipt to the local Exit-Entry Bureau (出入境管理局) within the required time to get a visa/exit permit.

4

Tip: always keep a photo of your passport + visa on your phone and in your email. Hotels can register you with a copy.

Show this to police

I lost my passport. I need a loss report.

我的护照丢了，我需要开一份报案回执。

Wǒ de hùzhào diū le, wǒ xūyào kāi yī fèn bào'àn huízhí.

🏥 Medical emergency

Serious? Call 120 first. Not urgent? Go to a hospital ER (急诊) directly.

Bring your passport — hospitals require ID registration.
Expect to pay upfront (Alipay/WeChat/card). Keep ALL receipts for your travel insurance claim.
For English-speaking care: international clinics like United Family (和睦家) in big cities; expensive but insurance usually covers.
For minor issues: pharmacies (药店) with a green cross can advise on common medicine — show the phrase card below.

Show at hospital / pharmacy

Please take me to the emergency room. / I feel sick here.

请带我去急诊。我这里不舒服。

Qǐng dài wǒ qù jízhěn. Wǒ zhèlǐ bù shūfu.

📵 Phone lost or stolen?

Your money is in that phone — freeze accounts FIRST, report later.

1

Borrow any phone. Call Alipay 95188 → freeze your account. Call WeChat Pay 95017 → freeze it too.

2

Call your SIM carrier to freeze the number: China Mobile 10086 / Unicom 10010 / Telecom 10000.

3

Report to police (110 or nearest station) — the report helps with insurance and SIM replacement.

4

Replace SIM at a carrier store with your passport; log back into Alipay on a new phone with your passport number.

Show to a stranger to borrow a phone

My phone was stolen. Can I borrow yours to make a call?

我的手机被偷了，能借您的电话打个号码吗？

Wǒ de shǒujī bèi tōu le, néng jiè nín de diànhuà dǎ ge hàomǎ ma?

⚠️ Classic tourist scams

Friendly strangers with perfect English near tourist spots are the #1 red flag.

Tea house scam: "students" invite you to a tea ceremony → bill of ¥1000+. Just say no and walk away.
Fake monks: "blessing" then demand donation. Real monks never ask tourists for money.
Taxi overcharge: insist on the meter (打表) or use Didi. Never take unmetered "black taxis" at airports.
Currency switch: count your change; the "torn bill swap" trick gives you fake 100s back.
If scammed: don't argue alone. Call 110 — police respond fast in tourist areas.

Show when you feel cheated

This price is wrong. I'm calling the police.

这个价格不对，我要报警了。

Zhège jiàgé bù duì, wǒ yào bàojǐng le.

👮 Police check or ID issue

By law foreigners must carry their passport. A clear phone photo is usually accepted for casual checks.
Hotels register you automatically. Staying at a friend's place or Airbnb? You must register at the local police station within 24 hours (72h in rural areas).
Visa overstaying = ¥500/day fine, up to detention. Check your entry stamp date. Questions? Call 12367.

🚄 Missed your train / wrong station?

Go to the ticket window (售票窗口) — you can rebook (改签) ONCE for free on the same day if seats are available.
Or rebook in the 12306 app: My Tickets → 改签. Booked via Trip.com? Change it in that app instead.
Wrong station? Big cities have several stations far apart (Shanghai Hongqiao ≠ Shanghai Station). Metro between them can take 40+ minutes.

Show at ticket window

I missed my train. I want to change to the next one.

我误车了，想改签下一班。

Wǒ wùchē le, xiǎng gǎiqiān xià yī bān.

Embassy contacts (Beijing) 各国驻华大使馆电话（北京）

Save YOUR country's number before you travel. Consulates in Shanghai/Guangzhou/Chengdu have different numbers.

🇺🇸 United States010-8531 3000

🇬🇧 United Kingdom010-5192 4000

🇩🇪 Germany010-8532 9000

🇫🇷 France010-8531 2000

🇨🇦 Canada010-5139 4000

🇦🇺 Australia010-5140 4111

🇯🇵 Japan010-8531 9800

🇰🇷 South Korea010-8531 0700

🇸🇬 Singapore010-6532 1115

Numbers verified Oct 2024 — always double-check on your embassy's official site.

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Trip Guard — wrong airport / missed flight alarm Enter your departure, we check your location against it

My departure 我的出发信息

Departing from (airport / train station)

Departure date & time

Stored only on this device. No account needed.

Missed it? How to rebook (改签) 误机/误车了？改签流程

✈️ Flights

1

Fastest: call your airline or use its app → "Change ticket / 改签". Under 2h to departure, phone beats app.

2

Booked via Trip.com / Ctrip / other agent? You must change it in THAT app — the airline can't touch agent tickets.

3

Cost = change fee + fare difference (varies by fare class; some flexible fares are free).

4

Already at the airport? Go straight to your airline's counter — they handle same-day changes on the spot.

Airline hotlines

Air China 国航95583

China Eastern 东航95530

China Southern 南航95539

Hainan Airlines 海航95339

Xiamen Air 厦航95557

Sichuan Airlines 川航95378

Spring Airlines 春秋95524

Juneyao 吉祥95520

🚄 Trains

12306 app → My Tickets → 改签. One FREE same-day change if seats exist.
Or go to the station ticket window (售票窗口) with your passport.
Details: see SOS tab → "Missed your train".

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Before You Fly Tick things off as you go — your progress is saved on this device

Departure Checklist 出发清单

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📄 Documents

Passport valid for 6+ months with blank pages

Confirmed visa status: visa-free entry / 240-hour transit / visa — check the official policy for your nationality

Printed first-night hotel booking + return ticket (hotels may ask)

Travel insurance that covers medical treatment in China

💰 Money

Two cards from DIFFERENT networks (e.g. Visa + Mastercard) — if one fails, the other usually works

Told your bank you're traveling to China (avoids fraud blocks)

~¥500–1000 cash for arrival day (taxi, SIM, snacks)

📱 Apps — install BEFORE you lose Google Play

Alipay — register + verify your card at home, not at the airport

WeChat — many restaurants and shops ONLY take WeChat Pay

Amap (高德地图) — best walking/transit directions in English

DiDi — taxi app, accepts foreign cards

Translation app with Chinese offline pack downloaded

VPN installed & tested (only needed with a local SIM — see FAQ)

🛬 Arrival day

eSIM activated before takeoff (roaming data = Google/WhatsApp still work)

Hotel address saved in CHINESE — show it to any taxi driver

Screenshot of first-night plan: airport → hotel route

FAQ — questions travelers actually ask 常见问题

Why does my card keep failing in Alipay? ▾

Common causes: (1) your bank blocks 3-D Secure from China — call your bank; (2) some Visa cards fail while Mastercard works (or vice versa) — try the other network; (3) one card can only be linked to ONE Alipay account ever — if it was used before, that's why. Workaround: have a friend send you a small red packet and pay from balance.

Do I need a VPN? Will Google / WhatsApp / Instagram work? ▾

It depends on your SIM: (1) International roaming eSIM / your home SIM roaming → traffic exits via your home carrier, so Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube all work WITHOUT a VPN. (2) A local Chinese SIM or hotel Wi-Fi → those apps are blocked, you need a VPN installed BEFORE arrival. Most travelers pick the roaming eSIM for this reason — see the Cards tab.

How do I get a taxi? Can I use DiDi with a foreign card? ▾

Yes — DiDi's international version accepts Visa/Mastercard/PayPal. Register with your foreign number + email. At airports, follow the '网约车' (ride-hail) signs to the pickup zone. Street taxis: always ask for the meter (打表); if the driver refuses, walk away or say '我要报警了' (see SOS).

How do I buy train tickets with a foreign passport? ▾

Three ways: (1) 12306 app — register with passport, one-time online verification takes up to 24h, do it before your trip; (2) Trip.com — easiest for foreigners, small booking fee; (3) station ticket window with your physical passport. Boarding: use the manual gate with your passport, no paper ticket needed.

Is tap water safe? What about toilets? ▾

Tap water: NO — drink bottled water (all convenience stores sell it) or boiled water; hotels provide a kettle. Toilets: many public toilets are squat-style — carry tissue paper, as it's often not provided. Malls and hotels usually have Western toilets.

Plugs, voltage and tipping? ▾

Power: 220V, sockets are Type A (flat), C (round) and I — most phone/laptop chargers work with a simple adapter, no converter needed. Tipping: NOT expected anywhere in China — restaurants, taxis, hotels. Don't tip, it causes confusion.

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Recommended: Alipay / WeChat / Nihao Link a foreign card before arrival

⚠️ DO NOT set up just ONE app ⚠️ 不要只装一个！

Some small vendors (temples, bike rentals, noodle shops) only accept WeChat. Others only accept Alipay. You MUST set up BOTH before you arrive — don't get stuck at a stall with no way to pay.

Can I pay with a foreign card? 境外银行卡能用吗？

✓ Verified — Oct 2024: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Amex work at major hotels, chain restaurants, and large malls in Tier-1 cities. Small shops, street food, taxis, and local transit generally do not accept foreign cards.

Source: PBOC (People's Bank of China) & card network statements

Mobile payment setup 移动支付开通指南

Mobile payment is used everywhere — from vending machines to luxury stores. You can link a foreign credit/debit card to both major apps.

Alipay (支付宝) — set up FIRST, 5 min ▾

Start in your HOME country, on Wi-Fi — you'll need to receive an SMS from your bank.

1

Download Alipay (blue icon). At sign-up choose 「International Version」 when asked — NOT the mainland version. Then register with YOUR phone number including country code (+1 / +44 / +81). No Chinese number needed.

2

Bottom-right tab 「Me / 我的」 → 「Bank Cards / 银行卡」 → 「Add Card +」 → choose 'International Card' if prompted → type in your Visa / Mastercard / JCB / Amex / Discover number. Billing address = the address on YOUR CARD STATEMENT (your home address, not a China address).

3

Your bank sends a verification code by SMS — type it in. If it fails: try your OTHER card (see FAQ for why cards fail).

4

Identity check: app asks for your PASSPORT photo + a 5-second face scan. Do it now, not at the shop counter.

5

Test it: buy a ¥3 bottle of water at a convenience store (see 'How to pay' below). If it works, you're set.

✓ Fees & limits — Oct 2024: Fee (in yuan): ¥200 or less — no fee. Over ¥200 — 3% of the full amount, shown before you confirm. Limit (in US dollars, regulators' cap, per person): ~US$5,000 per transaction, ~US$50,000 per year. Policies change — the app always shows fees before you pay.

WeChat Pay (微信支付) — set up SECOND ▾

Many restaurants, taxis and shops accept ONLY WeChat Pay — set this up as well, it takes 3 minutes.

1

Download WeChat (green icon), register with your foreign phone number + country code.

2

First-time: 「Me / 我」 → 「Services / 服务」 (may say 'Pay and Services') → 「Wallet / 钱包」 → activate it: set region to Chinese Mainland, fill in your PASSPORT identity info, set a 6-digit payment password.

3

In 「Wallet / 钱包」 → 「Bank Cards / 银行卡」 → 「Add a Bank Card / 添加银行卡」 → enter your Visa / Mastercard details (some versions: 「信用卡/扣账卡 / Credit-Debit Cards」 → 「新增卡 / Add Card」 — same entry). IMPORTANT: use a PHYSICAL card — virtual and prepaid cards are rejected. Billing address = your card statement address at home.

4

Your bank sends an SMS code — type it in. Face scan / passport photo if it asks. Test with a small purchase the same way as Alipay.

5

Fees: same rule as Alipay — free under ¥200, ~3% on the full amount over ¥200. Limits may be lower than Alipay on some cards.

Nihao Pay (你好支付) — New 2024 option ▾

Nihao is a dedicated payment app for foreign visitors. No Chinese phone number required.

Download before arrival and top up with foreign card
Works wherever Alipay/WeChat are accepted
Available on iOS App Store and Google Play

⚠ Not all cards work: Some foreign-issued cards (especially debit cards and regional banks) fail to link. Visa and Mastercard credit cards from major banks have the highest success rate.

How to actually pay at a shop (only 2 ways) 到店怎么付——只有两种情况

Every payment in China is one of these two. Learn both in 1 minute.

Situation 1 — THEY scan YOU (street stalls, small shops, taxis) Open Alipay → tap 「Pay / 收付款」 on the home screen → a QR code with a blue stripe appears → let the vendor scan it. Done — no amount typing, it deducts automatically.

Situation 2 — YOU scan THEM (restaurants, chains, vending machines) Open Alipay → tap 「Scan / 扫一扫」 (top-left of home screen) → point at THEIR QR code (menu table sticker or counter screen) → the amount is pre-filled, or you type it → confirm with face/fingerprint. Done.

⚠ How to tell which situation: Their QR is PRINTED (paper on the counter/table) → YOU scan it (Situation 2). No QR visible → show YOUR code (Situation 1). When confused: just open 「收付款」 and show your screen — the vendor will tell you what to do. The communication card below (Phrases tab) helps.

WeChat works the same way: tap 「+」 (top-right of chat list) → 「Scan / 扫一扫」 to scan them, or 「Pay / 收付款」 to show your code.

Cash: still useful? 现金还有用吗？

Yes — carry some cash as backup. RMB (CNY) cash is always accepted everywhere and is essential for small vendors, older shops, or if your phone dies.

Exchange some cash at your home country airport or a Chinese bank branch
ATMs with UnionPay, Visa, or Mastercard logos can dispense CNY using foreign cards (fees apply)
Bank of China and ICBC have the most foreign-card-friendly ATMs

Verified typical prices 已核实常见价格

Prices in CNY (¥). Verified as of Oct 2024 in Shanghai / Beijing.

Bottle of water (500ml)

convenience store

¥2 – 3 ✓ Oct 2024

Bubble tea / milk tea

chain stores

¥15 – 28 ✓ Oct 2024

Noodle meal (casual)

local noodle shop

¥22 – 45 ✓ Oct 2024

Restaurant (mid-range)

per person, sit-down

¥80 – 200 per person

Metro ride (Shanghai)

distance-based

¥3 – 10

Taxi starting fare (Shanghai)

first 3 km

¥14 / ¥18 day / night rate

Didi ride (5–10 km)

Uber equivalent

¥18 – 45

Coffee (Starbucks)

grande size

¥32 – 45

↗ Cross-checked with Numbeo & local sources

Payment FAQ — life-saving info 支付常见问题——救命信息

💳 Fees: Transactions under ¥200 are FREE. If over ¥200, a 3% fee applies (shown before you pay). For large purchases, use cash or a physical credit card at big malls instead.

📞 SMS fails or account locked? Call WeChat Pay English Support: +86 571 2688 6000 (Operating hours: 8:30 AM Beijing Time). For Alipay issues, call 95188 then press 0 for English.

🇭🇰🇲🇴 Transiting in Hong Kong or Macau? Don't panic if Mainland Alipay / WeChat Pay don't work there. They will start working normally once you cross the border into Mainland China.

Official verification links 官方核实入口

People's Bank of China (PBOC) ↗ 中国人民银行 — 货币与支付监管
Alipay Official ↗ 支付宝官网 — 国际游客版信息
WeChat Pay Official ↗ 微信支付官网 — 外卡支持

Shanghai Quick Facts 上海速览

✓ Visa-free for 24 countries (15 days) Population: ~25M Time: UTC+8 Currency: CNY (¥)

Top attractions 热门景点

The Bund (Waitan) 外滩

Iconic waterfront skyline view

Free ✓ Oct 2024

Oriental Pearl Tower 东方明珠

Pudong landmark observation decks

¥220 – 299 varies by deck

Yu Garden 豫园

Classical Chinese garden + bazaar

¥40 garden only · bazaar free

Shanghai Museum 上海博物馆

Art & artifacts (People's Square)

Free booking required

Nanjing Road 南京路

Famous pedestrian shopping street

Free

Xintiandi 新天地

Shikumen architecture + dining

Free

Disneyland Shanghai 上海迪士尼

Full-day theme park

¥475 – 719 peak / off-peak

↗ Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration

From the airport 机场交通

Pudong International (PVG)

Maglev Train

¥508 min to Longyang Rd

Metro Line 2

¥8 – 9~70 min to center

Taxi to city center

¥150 – 220~45–60 min

Hongqiao (SHA)

Metro Lines 2/10/17

¥4 – 7direct to center

Taxi to People's Square

¥50 – 80~30 min

Where to stay 住宿推荐

💰 Budget

Hostels (Jing'an) — ¥80–150/night
Capsule hotels — ¥60–100

💼 Mid-range

Business hotels — ¥300–600
French Concession — ¥500–800

✨ Luxury

Pudong Lujiazui 5-star — ¥1,200+
The Bund waterfront — ¥1,500+

📍 Best areas

People's Square (central)
Jing'an Temple (convenient)
French Concession (charming)

Food tips 美食贴士

Xiaolongbao 小笼包 — Nanxiang Mantou Dian (Yu Garden) or Din Tai Fung
Shengjianbao 生煎包 — Yang's Fried Dumplings (小杨生煎), ¥15–25
Scallion oil noodles 葱油面 — cheap staple, ¥15–25
Convenience stores — FamilyMart, Lawson, 7-Eleven everywhere, 24/7

⚠ Tap water: Do NOT drink tap water directly. Buy bottled water (¥2–3) or boil first.

⚠️ Warning: Name confusion! 警告：地名容易买错票！

Zhangjiajie sounds similar to several other Chinese place names. Double-check your tickets!

These are NOT the same place! 这些不是同一个地方！

张家界

Zhangjiajie · Hunan

≠

张家口

Zhangjiakou · Hebei

张家界

Zhangjiajie · Hunan

≠

张家港

Zhangjiagang · Jiangsu

张家界西

Zhangjiajie West (main)

≠

张家界

Zhangjiajie Station (old)

How to avoid mistakes:

Always check the Chinese characters, not just pinyin
Confirm the province: Hunan (湖南) = correct
Arrive at Zhangjiajie West (张家界西) for high-speed trains

Getting to Zhangjiajie 如何到达

By high-speed rail

Changsha → Zhangjiajie West

¥185 – 585 2nd/1st/business · ~2.5h

Shanghai → Zhangjiajie West

¥520 – 1,650 ~6.5–8h

Beijing → Zhangjiajie West

¥650 – 2,050 ~7.5–9h

By air

Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)

Flights from major cities

Flight time: ~2h from Shanghai, ~2.5h from Beijing, ~1h from Changsha

Park tickets & passes 景区门票

Wulingyuan Scenic Area

4-day pass · includes shuttle buses

¥228 ✓ Oct 2024

Bailong Elevator (one way)

World's tallest outdoor elevator

¥72

Tianmen Mountain

Cable car + glass skywalk

¥278 – 318 varies by route

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

World's longest glass bridge

¥259

⚠ Book in advance! Popular attractions sell out, especially during holidays. Book 2–3 days ahead on official WeChat mini-programs or Trip.com.

Tips for visiting 游览建议

Allocate 2–3 full days for Wulingyuan alone
Wear comfortable walking shoes — lots of stairs and paths
Visit early (before 8 AM) to avoid crowds at popular viewpoints
Weather changes fast — bring a rain jacket and layers
Stay in Wulingyuan town (not Zhangjiajie city) for closer access

Zhangjiajie phrase cards 张家界沟通卡

At the ticket counter

One adult ticket for Wulingyuan, please.

一张武陵源的成人票。Yī zhāng Wǔlíngyuán de chéngrén piào.

Confirming train station

Is this train going to Zhangjiajie West? I don't want Zhangjiakou.

这趟车是去张家界西吗？我不去张家口。Zhè tàng chē shì qù Zhāngjiājiè Xī ma? Wǒ bù qù Zhāngjiākǒu.

SIM & eSIM options 电话卡与eSIM

✓ Why you need a Chinese number: SMS verification codes are required for Alipay, Didi, food delivery, and many apps. A data-only eSIM won't work for that.

Major carriers 三大运营商

China Mobile 中国移动

Largest network, best rural coverage

from ¥50 / 30 days ~20GB data

China Unicom 中国联通

Good 5G in cities, often cheaper

from ¥40 / 30 days ~20GB data

China Telecom 中国电信

Solid coverage, competitive plans

from ¥45 / 30 days ~20GB data

How to buy 购买方式

1

At the airport: All major airports have carrier kiosks in arrivals. Bring your passport. ¥50–200 for tourist plans.

2

At a carrier store: Find carrier stores. Staff may not speak English — use phrase cards below.

3

eSIM (before arrival): Buy tourist eSIM online and activate before arrival. Data-only — no local number.

⚠ Real-name registration required: By law, all SIM cards must be registered with a passport. You cannot buy an anonymous SIM in China.

eSIM comparison eSIM对比

✓ Best for short trips + data only. No physical card — activate instantly on eSIM-compatible phones.

Airalo — 7 days / 10GB

~$12–18 USDdata only

Nomad — 15 days / 15GB

~$20–28 USDdata only

Holafly — 30 days / unlimited

~$35–45 USDfair use applies

VPN & blocked apps VPN与被封应用

⚠ Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X/Twitter, Gmail are blocked. You need a VPN to access them behind the Great Firewall.

Download & subscribe to a VPN before arrival
Test it before you go — have multiple options as backup
Chinese alternatives: WeChat, Baidu, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu (RED)

Note: VPN regulations are complex. Research current status before travel.

At the carrier store 营业厅沟通卡

Buying a SIM

I'd like a tourist SIM card with data, please.

你好，我想买一张游客用的电话卡，要有流量的。Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī zhāng yóukè yòng de diànhuà kǎ.

Passport check

Here is my passport for registration.

这是我的护照，用来实名登记。Zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào, yòng lái shímíng dēngjì.

Ask about plans

What data plans do you have for 30 days?

请问30天的流量套餐有哪些？Qǐng wèn sānshí tiān de liúliàng tàocān yǒu nǎxiē?

Communication cards 沟通卡

Tap 🔊 to hear pronunciation, or 📋 to copy Chinese text.

Airport Wi-Fi

I just landed and don't have a Chinese number. How do I connect to the airport Wi-Fi? Could you help me set it up?

你好，我刚下飞机，没有中国手机号。请问机场的WiFi怎么连？可以帮我弄一下吗？Nǐ hǎo, wǒ gāng xià fēijī, méiyǒu zhōngguó shǒujīhào. Qǐngwèn jīchǎng de WiFi zěnme lián? Kěyǐ bāng wǒ nòng yīxià ma?

Borrow hotspot

I have no internet and can't connect to Wi-Fi. Could you share your mobile hotspot with me for 2 minutes?

你好，我刚下飞机手机没网，连不上WiFi。可以借您的手机开个热点让我连一下吗？只需要2分钟！Nǐ hǎo, wǒ gāng xià fēijī shǒujī méi wǎng, lián bu shàng WiFi. Kěyǐ jiè nín de shǒujī kāi gè rèdiǎn ràng wǒ lián yīxià ma? Zhǐ xūyào liǎng fēnzhōng!

Greeting

Hello

你好。Nǐ hǎo.

Thank you

谢谢。Xièxie.

No / Decline

No, thank you

不用了，谢谢。Bù yòng le, xièxie.

Asking price

How much is this?

这个多少钱？Zhège duōshao qián?

Ordering food

I'd like to order this, please.

我要点这个。Wǒ yào diǎn zhège.

Ask for directions

Where is the metro station?

请问地铁站在哪里？Qǐng wèn dìtiě zhàn zài nǎlǐ?

I don't understand

Sorry, I don't understand. Do you speak English?

不好意思，我听不懂。你会说英语吗？Bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ tīng bù dǒng. Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma?

Payment

Can I pay with Alipay / card / cash?

可以用支付宝/银行卡/现金吗？Kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo / yínháng kǎ / xiànjīn ma?

Ask for bill

Check, please.

买单。Mǎi dān.

Emergency

Please call the police / ambulance.

请帮我叫警察/救护车。Qǐng bāng wǒ jiào jǐngchá / jiùhù chē.

Emergency numbers 紧急电话

Police

110

Ambulance

120

Fire

119

General hotline

12345

Translation tools 翻译工具

Google Translate — works with VPN, download offline pack first
Baidu Translate — works without VPN, has camera translation
WeChat — built-in translation, long-press → Translate
Calculator trick — show prices on phone calculator to negotiate

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Payment Shanghai

If Alipay rejects your foreign card, try a card from a different bank — Visa from some banks fails while Mastercard works, and vice versa.

Transport Shanghai

Skip the airport taxi queue after 11pm — Didi pickup is at the same arrivals level and usually half the wait.

Zhangjiajie Hunan

Enter Wulingyuan from the Forest Park gate, not the main gate — same ticket, far fewer tour groups before 9am.