Taxis & ride-hailing: DiDi and street taxis
Book a car in English with DiDi, or hail a street taxi. Either way, have the address in Chinese.
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Two ways to take a car
| DiDi (ride-hailing app) | Street taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| How | Book in the app | Wave one down, or join the taxi queue at airports and stations |
| Language | App in English; the driver gets your destination in Chinese | Show the driver your destination in Chinese |
| Pay | In the app | Scan the QR code in the car, or cash |
Street taxis
- Use the official taxi queue at airports and stations. Politely ignore people inside the terminal who offer you a ride.
- Make sure the meter is on when you set off.
- Show the driver your destination with the address card or the take-me-here card.
- Most taxis show a payment QR code. Ask for a receipt (fāpiào) if you need one.