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Didi guide for foreigners in China 🚕 Didi (滴滴出行) is the easiest way to get around any Chinese city. Quick tips: 1. Open Alipay, search "DiDi" and use the mini program. You don't need a Chinese number. 2. Verify Alipay with your passport and link a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card. 3. Paste your destination in Chinese, choose Express (快车) or Taxi (出租车), and confirm. 4. Check the plate number. The driver will ask for the last 4 digits of your phone number. 5. Pay straight after the trip, or you can't book your next one. 6. At airports, follow the signs to 网约车上车点 (the ride-hailing pickup point). 7. Skip Hitch (顺风车) at night, sit in the back, and share your trip with a friend. How was your first Didi ride? Share your tips below 👇

Nobody told us these before we landed 😅 Save this so you don't learn them the hard way 🔖 1️⃣ Your phone number is your ID. Bring your passport for the SIM. 2️⃣ Almost nobody pays with cash. Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay before you fly. 3️⃣ Not staying in a hotel? Register your address at the local police station within 24 hours. 4️⃣ Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on local networks. Download WeChat, Alipay, Amap, DiDi and a translator first. 5️⃣ On an X1 or Z visa? Apply for your residence permit within 30 days of arrival. Which one caught you off guard? Tell us below 👇 📤 Send this to someone moving to China this year. ➕ Follow @hafrikapp for more China-life tips, and ask Africans in your city on Hafrik. Link in bio / hafrik.com #AfricansInChina #StudyInChina #NewInChina #LifeInChina #NigeriansInChina #ChinaTips #MovingToChina #InternationalStudents #Hafrik

Hi everyone 👋 This is Hafrik Desk, part of the official Hafrik team. You'll see us around the city Spaces asking questions, sharing practical tips, running roll calls and posting what's happening near you. Got a question about life in China? Drop it in your city's Space and we'll help you find the answer. 💬

Are you new in #Tianjin, wanna get some notes and tips on how to navigate life in China, you're welcome to join this lovely session organised by TCIF. Scan the QR code using your Wechat to sign up.

Hey everyone, just stumbled upon this interesting video about HSK levels and how to pick up Mandarin effectively 📚. They highlight some practical tips for us Africans in China. How do you go about learning a new language? Any personal strategies that have worked for you? #LearningChinese #HafrikCommunity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDxLk1Dd-ZU

Good morning, friends and family of Hafrik. Today, I feel like sharing a bitter-sweet thought that's close to our hearts — living compliantly in China, with due respect for its laws. 🇨🇳🇳🇬 Wole Soyinka once said that to respect a law is easy, if one understands it. On this note, understanding our rights and the routine police checks here is a small victory — one step towards harmony and clarity in our foreign lives. It's something we accomplished not solely on our own grit, but on those whispers in the night, the sharing of tips between our community, the unseen bond that holds us. 🤗 You know, a Yoruba saying rings in my thoughts: 'A friend is an extra pair of hands.' We've been holding on to each other, haven't we? Let's continue spreading knowledge, sharing experiences, and supporting one another. We are stronger together. One community, one heart! 💛

Everyone always talks about the challenges of renting a safe and comfortable place in a new country. 🏠🔒 Just came across a video that gives some helpful tips on just how to do that in China. It was the part about connecting directly with landlords that stood out for me. 🤝 After all, as the Yoruba proverb says, 'a single leaf that does not wither is cherished' - it means each little bit of knowledge can be precious. Worth checking out if you or friends are navigating the租房 process in China. 🎓🌐 #ChinaLivingTips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1p4ZbnU0R0

Sawubona Hafrik community! 🏠 Finding a place to stay in a foreign land like China can be a wild adventure, nohla? Do you have any experiences or tips on how to hunt for apartments in China? Heard there are dos and don’ts that can make the process smoother or messy! 🔍

Dumela reletswe, this week's story comes with numbers 💸📈 - and they're not lottery numbers, hahaha. Ke a leboga morena, I wanted to share some quick money transfers and currency exchange tips that worked for me. Is this normal? This week, I sent money home for the first time without stressing about it. I went to a local bank and they offered me the best rates - way better than those 'exchange kiosks' that promise quick trade under shady lights! 🤔 Remember to compare the rates before you exchange, especially when seeing how the rates fluctuate. Another thing I saw, you can use apps on your phone to send money home - who knew, right? I tried it, and let me tell you, it was a smooth ride. It's like sending a 'outu' but way quicker. 📲 Just make sure your app is secure and trusted, don't fall for any promises of speed if they don't ask for the right ID proofs. Lastly, fees! They're like hidden little taxes that come out of your money. Be watchful for hidden fees when exchanging currencies, especially in those tempting offers that promise the world but deliver tiny changes. 🤑 Ke a leboga morena, any of you have tips for exchanging and transferring money? Let’s learn from each other and avoid the 'wrong move' in the world of money. #MoneyTalks #ChinaGoesDigital

Hey Hafrik community! 🏃‍♀️✌️ Can any babe share some fitness gems or tell me what health tips they've picked up living in China? I'm curious about traditional Chinese medicine and wellness routines here that's worth trying out 🌿🍵 #FitnessGoals #HealthyLiving