Originally Posted by
mlin32
The problem with using Google Maps for trying to find attractions and or addresses is what's been mentioned : the listing are not actualised or correct. They can list POIs (hôtels, restos, etc....) that are not in the right place or simply no longer exist.
It's the starting point of what
may be available. I like to look up the establishment's website from there on, or failing that, a local OTA such as ctrip. At least the place I'm considering are pretty permanent (as anything can be) and do show up on the satellite photos..
I use Baidu 百度 which is exclusively in 中文 but it gives a little idea and links to websites, ways to reserve, and more. That's what I did last autumn when i had to switch hôtels on short notice.
That is the other superapp I need to get and figure out how to use.
Not having a phone in mainland China is......extremely difficult. How would you pay for anything ? Or order food ?
The $1m question. Hoping that they'll expand that to make it easier for overseas visitors, language barriers aside. Not that I won't have a phone, just don't have a greater China phone number (I understand that is necessary) and refuse to buy an Apple/Google/Samsung tripoly phone (precious little available otherwise).