# Travel China: Your Insider — Your AI Guide to China Travel

> Your AI Guide to China Travel (iPhone/iPad app by Sean Shi-Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-china-your-insider/id6787731433 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sean Shi-Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787731435)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 153 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-china-your-insider/id6787731433/reviews.md

## What is Travel China?

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/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel China Pro | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trip Plan+ AI Itinerary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trip Plan+ (Pro Rate) | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-01

This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-27

Travel China now looks beautiful on iPad!

• Full iPad support — multi-column layouts, bigger photos, and comfortable reading widths designed for the large screen
• Fixed: the full-screen "show to your driver" taxi card could display the wrong destination — it now always matches the place you opened
• More reliable detail pages: clear "not found" screens instead of ever showing a different place, city, or itinerary
• Assorted layout polish and stability improvements

Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime via Help & Support in the app.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-21

Thanks for traveling with us! This update brings:

• Scenic Area Ratings guide — tap any 5A, UNESCO, or National Park badge to learn what it means
• Two new first-timer itineraries: classic 14-day and 21-day China routes
• Trip planner now suggests must-see landmarks based on your interests
• Write a Story, upgraded: multiple cover photos, and add photos anywhere in your story
• Find your published stories under My Trip Stories, and favorited stories in your Saved tab
• Itineraries grouped by trip length for easier browsing
• Plus: Specialty Food city guides, delete-trip confirmation, keyboard fixes, and more reliable story publishing

### 1.0 — 2026-07-14

No release notes.

## More apps by Sean Shi-Nguyen

- [Shout Dive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-dive/id6788603195)

All apps by Sean Shi-Nguyen: https://appshunter.io/developer/6787731435

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