This Is Everything. The Ultimate Guide for 2017.

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After running the platform for almost a year, we’ve come to a point where all of our volunteers have somehow felt the pain of living in a country where you don’t speak the local language. It always strives us to keep bringing out more advanced services and living tips.

This article is a summary of what we’ve covered in 2016, and what we would like to share with you for a smoother 2017 in China. We have a high collaborative spirit and are open for information sharing! Some of the tips and guidelines below are from Baopals, thatsSZ, SmartShanghai and Clydesale etc. We literally went through over 300 posts to collect the list below~Sit back and save this for future reference.

#1  WeChat Pay & Alipay

Click here to see a guideline we wrote for setting up WeChat Pay.

For Alipay guidelines please long press QR code below. Click here to see "Top up Alipay at 7/11"

Any other problems, text us for free human translation!

#2  China Groceries and Imported Groceries

Yihaodian is one of China’s biggest online retailers, delivering everything including food and household products with bargain prices and fast delivery times. Although there is no English version of the site, the design is generally straightforward and slick. For some local products they offer the “best deal” guarantee as well. Long press the QR code below to access the website and if more than 20 people leave a comment to ask for an English tutorial Ringy will have a write onesoon!

Don’t wanna deal with the hassle of Chinese each time you shop? Nogogo.cn is the answer! Over 8,000 Imported & Local products from 60 Countries. With express shipping they can be delivered to your door anywhere within China!

Click here to see how our amazing cooperation formed!

#3  Need an ayi (maid)?

Ayis are one of the biggest treasures nowadays in China. They (most of them haha) are friendly, humble and extremely caring… However, they are very difficult to book and communicate with. Click here to see a guide for making appointments on app or submit your request to our “service” column and let us find you the right fit -- starting @30rmb help fee per arrangement or 1rmb/ min for long-term ayi arrangement!

＊Hold your horses there... before you complain that  we raised the help fee:the 10-20rmb simply didn’t  justify our volunteer’s time on searching and further communication with  the maid. “Help" is a limited resource, let’s not drain it out :)

And of course daily translation cases  for communicating with ayi is always free.

#4  Hungry?

Enjoy the convenience of the booming food delivery industry offers. Click here to see a guide to getting food delivery on the dianping app. For Guangzhou delicacy long press the QR code below and download the “Mazing” app. You can choose the English interface inside the app. They are slowly opening up to more cities in the new year so stay tuned!

Other solutions? Submit your request to our “service” column and let us order for you—starting @10rmb help within 10 mins operation and 1rmb/min after that.

#5  Going for a trip? Trains, planes and automobiles.

Train trips are a good option for weekend traveling in China. Long press the QRcode below and learn how to buy train tickets in China. Any other problems, text us for free human translation.

Besides having great deals on clothing, electronics and food, Taobao also includes great deals on plane tickets. Long press the QR code below and learn how to buy plane tickets on the "Chinese Everything Store”.

With the density of cities almost wherever you are in China, there are at least 2-3 cities that are just 2-3 hours drive away. Question #2 on this link will explain to you how to use didi hitchhike ride to go to any cities near you, easy and at a low cost. Or check the link below at #6 for see how to use the Didi App.

#6 Getting a ride in the city

Bye Uber English app! Long press the QR code below and see how to use the New Uber China App.

Long press the QR code below and see how to use the Didi App.

#7 Renting one of those mobikes!

Tens of thousands of mobikes are now available in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu. Give this bicycle-sharing service a try! Long press the QR code below to see a guide.

#8 How about some free Wi-Fi?

The Peanut Metro Wifi App — Long press the QR code below and get to know how to connect to it. Not just for Guangzhou, it also works for Shenzhen/Shanghai/Wuhan and most of the other cities that have metro systems...

City Wifi

in Wuhan

Suzhou

Guiyang

Ningbo

Shanghai

as below:

Chongqing Wifi

#9  Looking for new opportunities?

Below are three of the most well-known job hunting accounts. No funny business, job listings only.

HiredChina 

connects the best "expert expats" 

with the best Chinese companies.

Jingjobs 

targets young professionals 

and bilingual jobseekers.

Jobtube 

organizes WeChat groups 

for job oppotunities.

#10  How to avoid fraud on WeChat.

We’ve received some incidents of fraud on the platform throughout 2016. We strongly recommend against buying valuables from non-friend personal accounts, especially those who claim to have a “channel” for discount products/plane tickets.

Long press to see an article regarding fraud on WeChat.

Last but not least, how can an ultimate guide end without tips to help get through your New Year resolutions?

Highly recommend watching this video of a 4-year old explaining the problem with New Year's resolutions and maybe you will find it easier to stick to them. It certainly helps me!

https://v.qq.com/txp/iframe/player.html?vid=p0366aofdnc&width=500&height=375&auto=0

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If there's anything you want us to add or change, please make comments below. We will keep this list updated quarterly throughout the year...

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