Essential Apps
Recommended apps to help you enjoy Qingdao with more convenience. These apps support multiple languages and are easy for international visitors to use.
Travel booking
Trip.com
Flight, hotel, attraction ticket, and travel product booking with multilingual support and foreign card payments.
Agoda
提供全球酒店、机票及旅游产品预订，支持多语种和国际支付，方便游客安排行程。
City transport
DiDi
Main ride-hailing platform in China with foreign language support and international phone registration.
Amap
Multilingual map, navigation, and route planning app for walking, public transit, and taxis.
Payments & communication
Alipay
Major mobile payment app that supports foreign bank card binding for shopping, dining, and transport.
Popular messaging app with chat, calls, moments, and mobile payment features.
Local life
Meituan
Leading local lifestyle platform with food, delivery, booking, travel, and shopping services.
Dianping
Popular review platform for finding nearby restaurants and leisure spots based on local reviews.
Tips
- Consider getting a local data plan or SIM card