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Eight more apps that'll make your life in China significantly easier. From finding an apartment to learning Mandarin to buying second-hand gear — here's what's worth downloading once you're settled in.
Chinese cinemas are cheap, modern, and surprisingly easy to navigate without speaking the language. Tickets cost $4-7 USD, the seats are massive, and booking takes 2 minutes on your phone. Here's exactly how to do it.
90 minutes at the bank every month with seven documents? No thanks. SkyRemit lets you send money home from your phone in 5 minutes for 79 RMB flat fee. Officially approved by China's central bank. Set it up once, and you're done. Way better than dealing with bank queues.
Electricity, water, and gas bills in China take about 30 seconds to pay through WeChat. No envelopes, no bank visits, no waiting on hold. Here's exactly where to find the mini-app and how to set it up.
Taobao is China's eBay — better prices, more variety, and returns that are shockingly easy. Here's how to navigate the app as a foreigner and send back anything that doesn't work out, with zero hassle.
Getting a SIM card in China is easier than you think — all you need is your passport. Here's exactly how to choose a carrier, find a shop, pick a plan, and get connected within an hour of deciding to do it.
