核心观点
**No—not as your default ride app on the mainland.** Uber **exited China operations in 2016** (merged into Didi). Use **Didi 滴滴** or **DiDi Global** with **Alipay/WeChat Pay** and **Chinese addresses**. Until pay works: **official taxi queue** or **metro** ([taxi guide](/guides/how-to-take-a-taxi-in-china)).
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Detailed Answer
Read this if you need Uber yes/no—not Didi screen-by-screen setup (taxi guide, transport essential).
| Expectation (Uber abroad) | Mainland reality |
|---|---|
| Open Uber, GPS works | Open Didi + Amap pin in Chinese |
| English address OK | Chinese characters for drivers |
| Apple Pay | Alipay / WeChat Pay in app |
| Any curbside pickup | Airports: signed pickup zones or taxi queue |
DiDi Global may work with some overseas numbers—install and test before flying, not at PVG curb.
Hong Kong/Macau use different apps—this page is mainland only.
适合谁
- Muscle memory: open Uber after every flight
- Wondering if Lyft/Uber works like US/EU
- Airport touts offering “cheap private car”
下一步
- Taxi & Didi guide — full workflow.
- Maps question — Chinese addresses.
- First day guide — landing order.
怎么做
Install Didi before travel
Link Alipay or WeChat Pay
Use Chinese address from Amap
Use taxi guide for full workflow
常见坑
Uber expectation
English-only destination
Unlicensed airport rides
可能变化的部分
DiDi Global availability varies by region.
备选方案
Official taxi queue; metro; hotel concierge pickup.
常见问题
China equivalent of Uber?
**Didi.**
Cash in Didi?
Usually **in-app pay**—set up wallets first.