Bengbu Anhui, China Travel Guide
A must-have app for messaging, social media, and mobile payments. You use it for almost all transactions.
The other main mobile payment platform. Many vendors accept one or both. Link your international credit card.
China's leading ride-hailing app, similar to Uber. It features an English interface for convenience.
These are the most accurate navigation apps for China. Download offline maps and use for all routes.
A must-have for accessing blocked international websites and apps (Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp). Set up before arrival. (NordVPN)
Bengbu Municipal and Anhui Provincial sites (mainly Chinese) for official news, policies, and cultural event listings.
Has general information about travel to China, visa requirements, and cultural insights.
Websites like China Daily or Global Times give up-to-date events plus understanding of Chinese society.
A comprehensive travel site for making reservations flights, hotels, and train tickets within China, with an English interface.
Google Translate offers voice and camera translation (download offline Mandarin pack). Pleco is a valuable Chinese dictionary app.
Lonely Planet China or Rough Guide to China present general overviews. Bengbu coverage is limited, but they offer broad China context.
Books on Chinese history, culture, or travel narratives add context. "River Town" by Peter Hessler has cultural insights.
Local newspapers or magazines (in Chinese) give current events, entertainment, and local perspectives.
Politely refuse gifts once or twice before accepting. Give and receive with both hands.
Maintain respectful volume in quiet spaces like temples. Observe local customs for public decorum.
Avoid sticking chopsticks upright in rice. Shared dishes are common for meals.
Keep a physical list of all emergency numbers, your embassy, and hospital locations. This is important even with a charged phone.
WeChat serves as the gateway to local services, from hailing a taxi to ordering food delivery, all within the app.
This app enables language exchange, connecting you with locals who can help you practice Mandarin and present insights.
Prior to your departure, conduct thorough tests of your VPN on different internet connections to confirm stable access to international sites.
Amap (Gaode Ditu) frequently gives more precise public transportation routes and real-time updates than other map services in China.
Pleco is a valuable offline Chinese dictionary, presenting handwriting input, flashcards, and optical character recognition.
Besides booking journey must-haves, Trip.com can be a source for discovering local tours, activities, and dining recommendations in Bengbu.
Explore traditional Anhui Opera (Huangmei Opera) for a cultural immersion.
Explore Anhui cuisine, known for its unique flavors and fresh ingredients.
Gain insight into the Huai River's deep historical and geographical role.
Create a physical and digital folder with all your documents. Include copies of your passport, visa, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance policy.
