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China App Setup Guides for Foreigners

Step-by-step tutorials for every essential app and service you need as a foreigner in China.

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WeChat Pay Setup
Link your foreign Visa or Mastercard to WeChat Pay and pay like a local — from street food to luxury malls.
7 steps ✦ Member guide
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Alipay Setup
Set up Alipay with your international card or use Tour Pass — accepted at over 80 million merchants across China.
7 steps ✦ Member guide
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DiDi Ride-Hailing
Register and use China's dominant ride-hailing app. Full English interface, real-time chat translation, covers 400+ cities.
6 steps ✦ Member guide
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China SIM Card
Buy and register a Chinese SIM card or eSIM — stay connected with data, calls, and WeChat from day one.
6 steps ✦ Member guide
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12306 Train Booking
Book high-speed rail tickets directly on the official 12306 app using your passport and international payment card.
7 steps ✦ Member guide

Full guides are available to skyyybase members. First 3 steps of each guide are free to preview.