How do I show my destination to a Chinese taxi driver?
Show them a Chinese address card on your phone. map82 finds the place's Chinese name and address from a blog or article link and displays them as a large, driver-ready card.
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Why a Chinese address
Most taxi drivers in China can't read English or romanized addresses. Showing a screen with the Chinese name and address is the fastest, most reliable way to get where you're going.
How to do it
- Paste the link of a blog post or article about the place into the box above.
- map82 finds the Chinese name, address and Amap location.
- Tap the driver card to show the name and address in large type — hold it up for the driver.
Works with ride-hailing apps too
Using DiDi (滴滴出行) or another ride app? Copy the Chinese name map82 gives you and paste it into the destination field. If a restaurant has several branches, map82 asks which one before answering.
FAQ
What if I only know the English name?
Find a blog post or article about the place and paste its link. The post needs to contain the Chinese name or address for map82 to resolve it.
Can I prepare before the trip?
Yes — look places up at home, save them to your list, or screenshot the address card so it's ready offline.
What if the driver doesn't know the place?
Open the Amap link below the card to show the exact point. A Baidu Maps link is included too.