Traveling to Shenzhen? Don’t forget to take your smart phone with you. These essential apps for navigation, transportation, translation, and more!
If you are an android user, we recommend to install all of the apps before entering China because android store might not be accessible in China.
1. WeChat & Alipay
Why: WeChat is a must for messaging in China, while Alipay is widely used for payments. Both support mobile payments (WeChat Pay & Alipay) and food order in restaurants, which are essential in Shenzhen.
Download WeChat: iOS | Android
Download Alipay: iOS | Android
2. DiDi:Ride-hailing app in China
Why: China’s top ride-hailing app. Able to book taxis, private cars, and even bikes.
3. MetroMan China
Why: It offers information of Shenzhen Metro with route maps, route search etc.
4. Google Translate
Why: Helps with translation. But required to download the Chinese language pack for offline use before arrived in China.
5. Amap
Why: One of China’s most accurate mapping apps with real-time traffic and public transport info.
6. Meituan
Why: Great for ordering food take away, restaurant bookings, buying discount food packages and discovering local attractions.
7. Trip.com
Why: Useful for booking hotels, flights, and train tickets in China.
8. Klook or KKday
Why: Book tours, discounted attraction entry tickets, and activities in Shenzhen.
9. Moji Weather
Why: One of China’s most popular weather apps with weather forecasts for Shenzhen.
10. XE Currency
Why: Check the exchange rates and convert prices easily while shopping.