Originally Posted by
toddt
Just returned from Xi'an where I used DiDi around 10 times with my international Amex. No issues with it working. Had a few language issues but a little Google Translate helped a lot. Only 1 issue where DiDi didn't work.... I had to have a local use another app and pay him in RMB.
-Don't choose to get picked up in crowded areas, especially airports and train stations (Didi is cheaper than taxis, but the struggle is not worth the savings)
-Meituan and Ctrip are also in the market now; they are both a little more expensive than Didi, but are good options during busy times