How to use Didi’s ride hailing and taxi hailing services in China?
In the context of using mobile payments such as Alipay and WeChat, the English version of DiDi is now providing convenient transportation services for international tourists.
First, please ensure that you have registered and can successfully use AliPay or WeChat Pay. If you need a guide on registering and using Alipay and WeChat Pay, please refer to this article:
After preparing, please download DIDI China or directly search for the DIDI Mini Program on Alipay/WeChat. After registering and logging in to DIDI, you can easily use the ride-hailing service. Ensure that your phone's system language is set to English, so the language of DIDI China/DIDI Mini Program will also be in English. When you intend to use the Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, the search results for DIDI may be in Chinese only. Please click on the result labeled '滴滴出行' , and you'll be all set.
When making payment, you will directly use Alipay/WeChat Pay within the DIDI China/DIDI Mini Program. The cost will be deducted from the bank card linked to your Alipay/WeChat Pay, based on the real-time exchange rate.
When using DiDi, consider heading to the recommended nearby pickup point to avoid the driver having trouble finding you. During peak hours (6 PM to 7 PM), many people use DiDi, and during this time, opting for public transportation might be a time-saving choice.
This article is filed under the Pre-trip Preparations tag.