How to Use Navigation Apps in China
Google Maps or Apple Maps do not work very well in China. Therefore, it is important to download local Chinese navigation apps to navigate in China.
Unfortunately, there is no English version for these Chinese applications. But with a little copy and paste, there is nothing that can’t be accomplished.
The main apps we recommend:
Please note that you have to copy and paste location names in Chinese on these apps on your phone only – there is no working webpage versions (like there is for Google Maps) for your computer.
A direct map link is provided for every activity locations in the retreat schedules document attendees are provided with. You should tap the link on your phone – you will be directed to the mobile webpage version of the map, then tap the blue button in the center, which will then launch the mobile app, then you can start navigation (tap the filled-in blue button – by default, it is car route. Change to the tab that says 步行 for walking route).