Originally Posted by trueblu

Since Chinese people, as a rule, can't read maps (no idea why), I find showing a map to someone to ask the way fairly useless -- I tried several times my first couple of visits. However, I do agree with the passenger knowing the way being really useful. If one has an android phone, pre-loading an off-line map, with places of interest marked is absolutely invaluable, and doesn't require a data plan.

tb