We've put together a complete guide for taking a taxi (打车 dǎ chē) in China to make it simple for you!

Getting a taxi

When looking for a taxi, you can say:

“请问，哪里可以打车？” (Qǐng wèn, nǎ lǐ kě yǐ dǎ chē?)(Excuse me, where can I get a taxi?)

“我可以用滴滴叫车吗？” (Wǒ kě yǐ yòng dī dī jiào chē ma?)(Can I use Didi to book a ride?)

Giving your destination once in the taxi, tell the driver where you want to go:

“请带我去机场。” (Qǐng dài wǒ qù jī chǎng.)(Please take me to the airport.)

“我要去这家酒店。” (Wǒ yào qù zhè jiā jiǔ diàn.)(I want to go to this hotel.) (Instead of saying "I want to go to this hotel," you may show the address on your phone if needed.)

Paying for your ride

“可以用微信支付吗？” (Kě yǐ yòng Wēi Xìn zhī fù ma?)(Can I pay with WeChat Pay?)

“多少钱？” (Duō shǎo qián?)(How much is it?)

With this guide, you'll be able to take a taxi in China with confidence!