How to use Didi in China

China is big, and local transport can take time to understand. Didi is often the easiest option for short, direct rides inside a city.

Why travelers use it

Fast local transfers

It is helpful when you need point-to-point travel and do not want to figure out every local taxi detail on arrival.

Useful for hotel-to-restaurant or station-to-hotel transfers.

Usually works with a city map and destination entry.

Helpful when your day has several transfers.

A good fallback when metro or pre-arranged cars are not ideal.

Before you ride

Confirm the app opens and your phone number works before you need it.

Hotel and airport names are easier to use when saved in advance.

Many travelers find it easier to copy the Chinese address when booking.

Travel notes

Didi is useful for direct city transfers when you do not want to navigate public transit.
For intercity travel, high-speed rail or private transfers are usually the better choice.
Good route planning still matters, especially in large cities with traffic.
If you are building a multi-city route, we can help decide where Didi is actually worth using.

We can help line up airport pickups, city transfers, and route timing so you do not have to guess on the spot.

If you tell us your cities, arrival times, and hotel expectations, we can help decide whether Didi, a driver, or the train makes the most sense.