First Time In China

First trip to China? Learn Alipay, WeChat Pay, AMap, Didi, metro and more. Step-by-step guides with real screenshots. Works offline.

Travel China with confidence.

Step-by-step guides for Alipay, WeChat Pay, AMap, Didi, metro, 12306 trains, and more - everything you need for your first trip to China.

Free to try Pay in China guides are free - link your card, scan QR codes, show your payment code, fix failed payments, and use cash and ATMs.

First Time in China is a practical handbook for international visitors. Instead of hundreds of generic tips, it focuses on what matters most: paying with your phone, getting online, getting around, eating out, and handling emergencies.

What's included

Before You Go

• Visa basics
• Payment setup
• Essential apps
• Prepare your phone

Just Landed

• Passport control
• Mobile internet and SIM setup
• Getting to your hotel
• Hotel check-in

Paying in China - Free

• Link your bank card (Alipay)
• Scan QR codes
• Tap to pay
• Show your payment code
• Payment troubleshooting
• Cash and ATM backup

Everyday Essentials

• QR menu ordering
• Restaurant tips
• Metro and subway
• Taxi and DiDi rides
• High-speed rail (12306 and Trip.com tips)
• Maps (AMap Global)
• Public restrooms

Built for real situations

• At a Glance summaries
• Real-world screenshots from China
• Step-by-step actions
• Pro tips and common mistakes
• Works offline

Why you'll love it

• Works completely offline
• Real Alipay, DiDi, and metro screenshots
• No ads. No account required
• Instant search across all guides
• Lifetime content updates included

Emergency Emergency numbers are always free. Full guides for hospital, police, lost passport, and embassy are included when you unlock.

One purchase Unlock the complete handbook with a single purchase. No subscription. Lifetime access.

What's New (1.0.0)

• Practical guides for your first trip to China - payment, transport, food and emergencies
• Real Alipay and metro screenshots
• Works offline
• Payment guides free to try. Unlock everything with one purchase.