First Time In China
志轶 沈 Travel iPhoneiPadiPod touch
First Time In China is a free Travel app for iPhone and iPad by 志轶 沈. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated July 12, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 12
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About First Time In China
Travel China with confidence. Step-by-step guides for Alipay, WeChat Pay, AMap, Didi, metro, 12306 trains, and more - everything you need for your first trip to China. Free to try Pay in China guides are free - link your card, scan QR codes, show your payment code, fix failed payments, and use cash and ATMs. First Time in China is a practical handbook for international visitors. Instead of hundreds of generic tips, it focuses on what matters most: paying with your phone, getting online, getting around, eating out, and handling emergencies. What's included Before You Go - Visa basics - Payment setup - Essential apps - Prepare your phone Just Landed - Passport control - Mobile internet and SIM setup - Getting to your hotel - Hotel check-in Paying in China - Free - Link your bank card (Alipay) - Scan QR codes - Tap to pay - Show your payment code - Payment troubleshooting - Cash and ATM backup Everyday Essentials - QR menu ordering - Restaurant tips - Metro and subway - Taxi and DiDi rides - High-speed rail (12306 and Trip.com tips) - Maps (AMap Global) - Public restrooms Built for real situations - At a Glance summaries - Real-world screenshots from China - Step-by-step actions - Pro tips and common mistakes - Works offline Why you'll love it - Works completely offline - Real Alipay, DiDi, and metro screenshots - No ads. No account required - Instant search across all guides - Lifetime content updates included Emergency Emergency numbers are always free. Full guides for hospital, police, lost passport, and embassy are included when you unlock. One purchase Unlock the complete handbook with a single purchase. No subscription. Lifetime access. ### What's New (1.0.0) - Practical guides for your first trip to China - payment, transport, food and emergencies - Real Alipay and metro screenshots - Works offline - Payment guides free to try. Unlock everything with one purchase.
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated July 12, 2026
Updated App Store screenshots and presentation to better showcase key travel features and guides.
App privacy
The developer, 志轶 沈, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| First Time In China | 5.0 / 5 (2 ratings) | Free | July 12, 2026 | |
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