Railway 12306

【Overview】The Railway 12306 app is the official platform for purchasing train tickets in China. It provides a range of services including train schedule inquiries, ticket booking, changes, seat selection, refunds, and meal reservations for high-speed rail journeys.

【Download & Setup】International visitors can download the app by searching for "Railway 12306"in their device's app store. Users can complete the online real-name verification using their passport. Please note that passport holders must go through ticket and identity checks through the manual inspection channel at the station.

  DiDi China: Ride Hailing

【Overview】 DiDi is a leading ride-hailing platform in China, offering diverse services such as Express, Premium, Taxi, and Designated Driver. The app includes essential safety features like real-time trip sharing and an emergency assistance.

【Download & Setup】International visitors can download the app by searching for "DiDi" in app stores. Registration with international phone numbers is supported. After completing real-name verification using a passport, users can link international credit/debit cards for seamless payment and begin using the service.