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Your AI-Powered China Travel Companion

Planning a trip to China but not sure where to start? We've been there. Panda AI plans your trips, translates on the fly, and keeps everything you need offline — so you can focus on the adventure, not the logistics.

Plan My Trip

AI builds your day-by-day itinerary

Hidden Gems

Local secrets beyond the guidebook

What to Eat

Regional dishes you can't miss

Get Around

Metro, taxi, and train made easy

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My China Guide app home screen featuring city guides, survival kit, and AI travel tools
AI-powered trip planning feature for creating personalized China travel itineraries

Every City Has a Story. We Wrote the Guidebook.

From Beijing's hidden hutongs to Chengdu's midnight street food — each guide is packed with handpicked attractions, honest food recommendations, and "Deeper Cuts" that most visitors never find. Plus subway maps and walking routes so you never feel lost.

200+
Curated Spots
100+
Deeper Cuts
3,500+
Food Picks
20+
Subway Guides
Deeper Cuts — Off the Tourist TrailHonest Local RecommendationsSubway & Walking RoutesSaved Offline, Always Ready

Sample Guides from Beijing & Shanghai

A Local's Night Walk Route to Skip the Bund Crowds
Shanghai
CulturePhotography

A Local's Night Walk Route to Skip the Bund Crowds

2-3 hours
Easy
8 Night Markets in Shanghai That Are Actually Good
Shanghai
FoodNightlife

8 Night Markets in Shanghai That Are Actually Good

Half day
Easy
5 Citywalk Routes You Actually Need to Do in Beijing
Beijing
Hidden GemsCulture

5 Citywalk Routes You Actually Need to Do in Beijing

3-4 hours
Moderate
Beijing Photo Spots — the Ones Actually Worth Your Time
Beijing
Photography

Beijing Photo Spots — the Ones Actually Worth Your Time

3-4 hours
Moderate

20+ cities with hundreds of guides like these — all available in the app

Eat Like a Local. Order Like a Pro.

We've hand-picked the best restaurants and dishes in every city — complete with Chinese names, pinyin pronunciation, and spice level warnings.

3,500+Dishes
370+Restaurants
19Cuisines
BilingualEN + CN
AI Food SearchPinyin MenusSpice WarningsNavigate There
Sijiminfu Roast Duck
Beijing Cuisine
Beijing

Sijiminfu Roast Duck

¥163/person
4.9
Signature Dishes
Crispy Roast Duck

Crispy Roast Duck

Tossed Pea Shoots

Tossed Pea Shoots

Honey-Glazed Crispy Shrimp

Honey-Glazed Crispy Shrimp

Long Ren Ju Boiled Spicy Fish
Sichuan
Beijing

Long Ren Ju Boiled Spicy Fish

¥137/person
4.8
Signature Dishes
Sichuan Boiled Fish

Sichuan Boiled Fish

Spicy Beauty Pig Trotters

Spicy Beauty Pig Trotters

Sesame Paste Flatbread

Sesame Paste Flatbread

Renheguan Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghainese
Shanghai

Renheguan Shanghai Cuisine

¥170/person
4.8
Signature Dishes
Crab Roe over Rice

Crab Roe over Rice

Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish

Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish

Kung Pao Shrimp Balls

Kung Pao Shrimp Balls

White Swan Hotel Cantonese
Cantonese Dim Sum
Guangzhou

White Swan Hotel Cantonese

¥248/person
4.8
Signature Dishes
Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

Char Siu BBQ Pork Bun

Char Siu BBQ Pork Bun

Braised Chicken Feet

Braised Chicken Feet

Longyi Hotpot
Beijing Hotpot
Beijing

Longyi Hotpot

¥108/person
4.9
Signature Dishes
Hand-Sliced Lamb Shank

Hand-Sliced Lamb Shank

Copper Pot Hotpot

Copper Pot Hotpot

Hand-Sliced Lamb Neck

Hand-Sliced Lamb Neck

Dian Da Chi Yunnan Cuisine
Yunnan
Beijing

Dian Da Chi Yunnan Cuisine

¥136/person
4.8
Signature Dishes
Yunnan Steam Stone Pot Fish

Yunnan Steam Stone Pot Fish

Copper Pot Potato Rice

Copper Pot Potato Rice

Crispy Stuffed Tofu

Crispy Stuffed Tofu

SichuanCantoneseHotpotBeijingHunanBBQNoodlesSeafoodYunnan
Hand-picked by LocalsUpdated MonthlyAllergy & Dietary Info

China Survival Kit

China can feel overwhelming at first — the language barrier, different payment systems, the Great Firewall blocking your favorite apps. This kit covers everything, from visa prep to finding a hospital at 2am. And yes, it works completely offline.

100%
Offline Access
20+
Travel Topics
100+
Useful Phrases
Written by Expats Who Live HereUpdated for 2026Works Without InternetNo Account Required
Essential Guide
Before You Go

Before You Go

The stuff nobody tells you until it's too late

Visa & Entry
VPN Setup
Essential Apps
SIM Card
Local Guide
Daily Life

Daily Life

Navigate everyday China like you've been here a year

Transport
Food & Dining
Language
Hotels
Emergency
Emergency

Emergency

When things go wrong (they probably won't, but just in case)

Emergency Numbers
Medical Help
Embassy
Lost & Stolen

Real Questions from Real Travelers

"Can I use Uber in China?" "Is tap water safe?" "What if I lose my passport?" Hundreds of travelers asked. We answered — with help from expats, frequent visitors, and Panda AI.

Answered by Travelers & ExpatsVerified by Our TeamNew Questions Weekly

Speak Chinese in 2 Seconds Flat

You're at a street food stall, pointing at something delicious, and the vendor doesn't speak a word of English. Speak into your phone — our AI translates instantly, even offline. Plus 115+ travel phrases with "Sounds Like" guides so you can actually pronounce them.

12 LanguagesVoice InputOffline Speech115+ PhrasesAudio Playback
EN
EnglishVoice

"That's too expensive! Give me a better price."

CN
ChineseTranslated

太贵了!便宜点吧。

tài guì le! pián yi diǎn ba.

Sounds like:"tie gway luh! pyen-yee dyen bah"

Travel Phrases

115+ essential phrases

你好Hello"nee how"
谢谢Thank you"syeh syeh"
再见Goodbye"zai jyen"
对不起Sorry"dway boo chee"
没关系No problem"may gwan shee"

The SECRET to Chinese

Same sound, different tone = different word

1
mom
2
hemp
3
horse
4
scold
Full Pinyin Guide in app

Small Tools, Big Difference

The little things that trip you up in China — wrong currency, weird sizes, no idea what the air quality means. These tools handle the details so you don't have to.

Instant ResultsNo Sign-upWorks Offline
Real-time rates

Currency & Units

CNY to your currency in a tap. Plus km, celsius, and kg conversions — because '500 meters' means nothing at first.

12306 integration

Train Tickets

Search China's high-speed rail schedules. Beijing to Shanghai in 4.5 hours — find your G/D/C train in seconds.

Emergency ready

Medical Card

Your blood type, allergies, and medications in Chinese. Show your phone when words fail — this one could save your life.

Live data

Air Quality

Real-time AQI for any city. We'll tell you if you need a mask and whether today's a good day for the Great Wall.

35+ zones

Time Zones

'What time is it at home?' Dual clock view for 35+ cities. Never accidentally call mom at 3am again.

Shop smart

Size Guide

Chinese sizes are different. Convert US/EU/UK sizing for clothes and shoes so that market haul actually fits.

More tools on the way — suggest what you need and we'll build it

One Price. No Subscriptions. No Gotchas.

Start free with Beijing and Shanghai. Love it? Unlock everything for a flat $12.99 — that's less than one bowl of overpriced ramen at the airport.

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All Plans Include:
China Survival Kit
AI Translator
Travel Tools
Traveler Q&A

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2 Cities (Beijing & Shanghai)
2 Guides per City
10 AI Chats

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