China Ready Travel

Your phone is your lifeline in China. This app makes sure it actually works.

China Ready Travel is a trip-prep and on-the-ground toolkit for first-time visitors. Set up before you fly, use it when you land — most features work without internet.

BEFORE YOU GO
A 28-step bilingual checklist tells you exactly what's not ready: visa status, SIM card, payment apps, vaccinations, and more. It adapts to your trip type and arrival date.

WHEN YOU CAN'T READ THE MENU
Scan the menu and get help figuring out what you're ordering. Flag common allergens. Not a full translator — but enough to avoid ordering something you can't eat.

WHEN YOU NEED TO BE UNDERSTOOD
Bilingual show-cards with large Chinese text you can hand to a taxi driver, hotel staff, or anyone else. Driver Mode flips to landscape with extra-large text for the backseat handoff.

WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG
One-tap emergency calls: 110 Police, 120 Ambulance, 119 Fire, 122 Traffic. Your embassy, hotel, and insurance contacts saved in one place. Step-by-step guidance if you lose your passport.

SAVE YOUR PLACES
Store hotel, office, and restaurant addresses in Chinese and English. One tap opens Apple Maps, or hand your screen to the driver.

ALSO INCLUDES
· Live USD/CNY rate, weather, and air quality when online
· Home screen widgets for countdown, checklist progress, and next blocking task
· Travel Memory: map your journey, check in to cities, earn milestone badges

BUILT FOR REAL CONDITIONS
Core features work offline. Your saved cards, checklist, and addresses stay on your device. No login required. No tracking. No data sold.

We update with new phrases and city tips over time.

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