Getting a ride in China is easy with DiDi — the Chinese Uber. Here's how to use it without speaking Chinese.
DiDi has an English interface. Download it, register with your phone, and link a card. Enter your destination and the driver picks you up.
At airports, use the official taxi queue — ignore touts who approach you (often overpriced). Show the driver your destination in Chinese.
Have your hotel/attraction name in Chinese characters to show the driver. The ChinaGo transport page gives you Chinese address cards.
Pay in DiDi with a linked card, or pay taxi drivers with cash/Alipay/WeChat Pay. Always ask for a receipt if needed.
Yes, DiDi has an English version and accepts international cards.
Use the official taxi queue or DiDi, and avoid touts who approach you.
Yes, though drivers may not have change — small bills help.