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Prepare map apps for China

Save Chinese place names, hotel pins, and transit routes so navigation still works when search or data is unreliable.

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ChinaReady original guide
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Updated
May 26, 2026

Use Chinese names as your source of truth

English names may not match local map data. Save the Chinese address for hotels, stations, attractions, and pickup points.

Save before arrival

  • Hotel Chinese name and full address.
  • Nearest metro station or landmark.
  • Airport terminal and pickup point.
  • First-day attraction pins.
  • Screenshots of routes from airport to hotel.

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