In-room welcome card and arrival guide
One app, one card, one host — before you even land.
Most guests arrive at Tianfu Airport, open their wallet and realise nothing works. This kit fixes that in 15 minutes, at home, on Wi-Fi.
Set up Nihao China before you fly: download with an email address, then scan to pay and ride the metro on landing — no Chinese bank account or phone number required.
15 minutes at home, instead of 2 hours at the airport
Get it done before you board, so you do not spend your arrival day in a queue.
Download
App Store or Google Play — search "Nihao China". Developer: China UnionPay Co., Ltd.
Register
Sign up with an overseas phone number, an international email address or an Apple ID. No mainland China number needed.
Top up
Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club or an overseas UnionPay card. Add about ¥200–500 to start.
Try it once
Open the QR payment screen and confirm your name and balance appear. That's it.
Why Nihao China is our first recommendation
📱 One app covers three networks
UnionPay QR, WeChat Pay and Alipay in a single app — no need to install all three separately.
🚇 Metro works at landing
43 key cities' metro (Chengdu included) and 1,760+ county bus networks — scan to enter.
🌐 English interface
Built for overseas visitors, with translation, exchange rate and tax refund tools inside.
🛬 Zero setup on arrival day
No queuing at the airport to change cash or open an account. Land, scan, go.
| App | Use it for | Why we recommend it |
|---|---|---|
| Nihao China | Pay, metro & bus, translate, tax refund | One app covers the three major networks. Top pick |
| AMAP (Gaode Maps) | Maps, walking & bus routes, taxi | Me → Settings → Language → English. English menus; street names often stay in Chinese. |
| Trip.com | Flights, high-speed rail, hotels | Book with your passport number, pay with Visa, Mastercard or Amex. Small service fee on trains. |
| Didi | Ride-hailing | The driver will contact you only when needed. Please download our local transportation guide and show page 2 to the driver to navigate to our hotel. |
| Chengdu Metro | Lines, exits, live train times | Official app. Tourist mode → English at top-right. E-ticket works offline. |
⚠️ Our safety rule — we never touch the guest's phone
- Never ask for a PIN, password or SMS code
- Never type into any payment app for the guest
- Never bind a card or photograph a card
- Only point at the screen and read steps aloud
- Keep the phone in the guest's own hands
- If a step fails, stop and use cash
Stuck on a step? Message us on WhatsApp.
Send us your flight number and arrival time after booking. We'll send the pinned map, the Chinese address card and walk you through the setup on arrival.
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Coverage, fees, exchange rates and refund rules change — always check the app on the day of use.
App and brand names belong to their respective owners; this page is an arrival aid, not an endorsement.
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