Joanna James
Navigating through large cities can be quite a daunting task and such is the case with Chengdu, found in China's Wuhou District. However, for hassle-free travel, consider using some of these apps.
Public transport ought to feature prominently during your time in the city as it will serve as a convenient means of reaching your preferred destination. However, if you're scratching your head wondering how to access the same, fear not for the popular Basbus is here to guide you along the way. Once connected to the internet and have downloaded the app, travellers will be offered a wealth of information ranging from the nearest bus stops, the buses and the arrival times that will complement your schedule perfectly. Also, the app works offline too but be sure to connect to the nearest Wi-Fi portal after allowing your phone's GPS to locate you.
Given the fact that Google isn't used in China, you will need an alternative in the form of Baidu Maps which works just as well. With unmatched accessibility based on the app being one of the most sought-after applications relied upon by locals, foreign nationals need to have any reservations when wanting to know the ins and outs of the public transport service, walking routes and self-drive options.
Staying up to date with the latest happenings in a city like Chengdu can be a blessing and quite a valuable addition to your stay. With access to such information, one can easily map out a future path that will have you making the most of your holiday here. For starters, look to popular applications such as WeChat which is not only a mobile messaging application but acts as a news feed where you will be served up with the hottest deals at local restaurants. What's more? The "shake" feature on the app provides users with the ability to follow non-food related feeds as well and can be a breath of fresh air for those staying at many an accommodation in Chengdu such as the Ascott Raffles City Chengdu who wishes to keep abreast with what goes on in the city regularly.
Should you be passionate about facts and more importantly, reviews for that matter, be sure to check out what Dianping has in store which is China's equivalent of TripAdvisor. Prior to making any sort of reservation, this app can fill you in on where to go, where to stay and what essential information you need. With photographs provided as well, one will find Dianping well worth the time and energy ahead of making those crucial decisions which can make a significant impact on how your stay pans out in Chengdu.
For travellers on the go, Elong will come across as the perfect companion based on a number of reasons. For starters, Elong is an application that provides the ease of checking on hotels, prices and making bookings as you move about from one place to the other. Added to this is that travellers using this application can always refer back to a booking made in case of wanting the specific address of their booking or to obtain the booking details at the point of check-in.
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