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How to Use AMap (Gaode Maps) in English in China
Download AMap for iPhone or Android, check English settings, find Chinese addresses and plan metro or walking routes, with offline and sign-in fallbacks.
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Amap / Gaode Map Guide
AMap Global offers English navigation. Save the exact Chinese address and check the selected entrance.
Foreigner readiness
MediumCheck the guide for account requirements and a fallback.
- Use case
- Maps, routes, metro, taxi, walking navigation
- English support
- Good
- Foreign phone
- Varies
- Foreign card
- Not needed
- Chinese bank required
- No
How to use this hub
Start with the related tutorials below, then check whether the guide was source-checked or field-tested. App screens, card support and phone verification can change, so use the latest official app and keep a backup plan.
1. Read the setup guide before arrival.
2. Test the app with a low-risk task.
3. Keep payment, map or hotel support as backup.
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