Travel China: Your Insider
Your AI Guide to China Travel
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Travel China is the only app built specifically for foreigners visiting China.
Planning a trip to China? The language barrier, payment apps, VPNs, and cultural differences can feel overwhelming. Travel China removes every obstacle - so you can focus on the adventure.
AI-Powered Trip Planning
Tell us your cities and interests. Our AI builds a personalized day-by-day itinerary with local restaurants, hidden attractions, and practical timing - in seconds. Upgrade to Trip Plan+ for weather-aware recommendations, crowd predictions, and insider tips.
140+ City Guides
Deep-dive guides for every major Chinese city - from Beijing's hutongs to Zhangjiajie's glass bridges. Each guide covers:
- Top sights and scenic areas
- Local food you shouldn't miss (with Chinese names to show your server)
- How to get around (metro, DiDi, high-speed rail)
- Where to stay by budget and vibe
- Practical tips from people who've been there
Survival Guide for China
Everything foreigners need to know:
- Payments: How to use Alipay and WeChat Pay as a foreigner
- Connectivity: VPN setup before you land
- Transport: High-speed trains, DiDi, subway apps
- Medical: International hospitals, emergency phrases
- Currency: ATMs that work, exchange tips
Offline Phrasebook
90+ essential phrases across 7 categories - Greetings, Transport, Food, Directions, Hotel, Shopping, and Emergency. Show your phone screen, tap to hear pronunciation. Works offline.
Currency Converter
Instant CNY conversion with your choice of 8 major currencies. Quick-tap common amounts (50, 100, 200 yuan). See real China price references - coffee, taxi, museum ticket.
Trip Reports Community
Read travel stories from others who've done your exact route. Share your own trip and help the next traveler.
Ask AI Anytime
Chat with your China travel expert - visa questions, what to pack, how to handle a specific situation. Or switch to Translate mode for instant Chinese translations with pinyin.
Pro Membership - $14.99/Year
- 5 Trip Plan+ AI itinerary credits included
- Discounted additional credits ($2.99 vs $4.99)
- Priority support
Built by Compass and Crane - travel tools for curious explorers.
Questions? hello@compassandcrane.com
Privacy Policy: https://travelchina.compassandcrane.com/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
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This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
The developer, Sean Shi-Nguyen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Sean Shi-Nguyen
- Size
- 160.8 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Trip Plan+ (Pro Rate) $2.99
- Trip Plan+ AI Itinerary $4.99
- Travel China Pro $14.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Compass & Crane