Jiangsu, China
Messaging, social media, and mobile payment.
Another dominant mobile payment platform.
Accurate navigation for China.
China's leading ride-sharing app with English interface.
Google Translate (offline Mandarin pack) or Baidu Translate.
Essential for accessing blocked international sites. Try NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
Major Chinese online travel agency for bookings.
Find attractions, events, and practical details.
User-generated content, tips, and recent experiences.
Look for official Nanjing accounts for updates.
Ensure access to international websites with a reliable VPN purchased before arrival.
Baidu Maps or Amap are the most accurate local navigation applications for real-time routes.
Translation apps overcome language differences. Download offline Mandarin packs for use without internet.
A comprehensive China travel guidebook (e.g., Lonely Planet) offers offline context.
A physical map of Nanjing helps with city layout, especially if your phone battery depletes.
English-language city guides or event listings in hotels provide current information.
Travel insurance offers a financial safety net for medical emergencies or unforeseen disruptions. Secure it before your trip.
Main mobile payment system in China.
Reliable ride-sharing for city transit.
Accurate navigation and public transport routes.
Communicates with locals and businesses.
Connects you to global social media and email.
Bridges language differences in real-time.
Read a China travel guidebook for historical context and cultural depth.
Watch films or documentaries set in Nanjing to acquire visual context.
Before you depart, set up and link your international card to WeChat Pay and Alipay. This digital financial preparation ranks as important.
