# First Time In China — Alipay, WeChat & AMap Guide

> Alipay, WeChat & AMap Guide (iPhone/iPad app by 志轶 沈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-time-in-china/id6787289586 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [志轶 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776894923)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-time-in-china/id6787289586/reviews.md

## What is 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.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Guide | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-12

Updated App Store screenshots and presentation to better showcase key travel features and guides.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-11

Improved the home screen for faster access to payment guides.
Updated the app icon and refreshed App Store screenshots.
Made guide navigation clearer with a Home button and related guides.
Refined payment guide pages for a cleaner reading experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-09

No release notes.

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