Using WeChat (微信) in China

Why travelers use WeChat

WeChat (微信) can be useful for messaging, hotel communication, QR menus, attraction mini programs, customer service, sharing locations and Weixin Pay (微信支付).

Mini programs

A Mini Program (小程序) is a service that runs inside WeChat.

It may handle reservations, ordering, visitor information or ticketing.

Do not make WeChat your only travel app

Different tools are better at different tasks:

• Alipay — payments and visitor services;
• Amap — navigation;
• DiDi — ride-hailing;
• Railway 12306 — trains.