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Using DiDi (滴滴出行) in China

When DiDi is useful

DiDi is particularly convenient when the metro is inconvenient, you have luggage, it is late, several travelers can share the fare or the destination is awkward by transit.

Before requesting

Confirm:

  • pickup point;
  • destination;
  • vehicle category;
  • estimated fare.

Match the vehicle

Before getting in, check the license plate, vehicle model and app details.

Airports and stations

Follow signs for:

Ride-Hailing (网约车)

The pickup area may be inside a parking garage, on a particular floor or in a separate zone.

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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.