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Restaurants ranked by real reviews. One-tap AMap navigation. AI menu translation. Payment setup, transit routes, scam alerts, 600+ city guides — all in English. Function from hour one.
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China in English, guided by AI agents.
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Find trusted places, plan smarter, track visas, discover cities, and access practical English guidance designed for real life in China.
AI China Concierge
Ask anything about China in plain English. Practical answers sourced from real expat knowledge and live local data.
AI Lens — Point at Anything
Snap a photo of any menu, sign, medicine label, or product. AI translates and explains it instantly.
675+ City Encyclopedias
Cities, towns, counties, and villages — cost of living, neighborhoods, food, transit, and expat scores for every place.
Visa Copilot
AI-guided visa selector with live community-reported processing times, approval rates, and rejection reasons by consulate.
Train Trip Planner
Plan multi-city high-speed rail routes with visa-day tracking, travel times, and cost estimates in one view.
Scam Encyclopedia
City-by-city scam database with real tactics, red flags, and how to respond. Sourced from expat reports and social feeds.
Menu & Post Translator
Translate Chinese menus with dietary filters, or paste any WeChat, Weibo, or Douyin post for a full English breakdown.
Foreigner-Verified Places
10,000+ restaurants, hotels, gyms, and shops verified for foreign card acceptance, English menus, and expat friendliness.
VPN & Firewall Pulse
Live status board for the top VPNs operating inside China — updated in real time so you always know what works.
Cost of Living Calculator
Real monthly budgets by city and lifestyle tier — rent, food, transport, and entertainment broken down in detail.
Metro Maps — 46 Cities
Interactive subway maps for every major Chinese city with line details, station lists, and practical transfer info.
Apartments & Housing
Find verified apartments and housing in China's major cities — with filters for expat-friendly buildings and landlords.
Community Intelligence
Real-World China Intelligence,Not Guesswork.
Get practical insights shaped by real experience, current information, and trusted recommendations, so you can spend less time figuring things out and more time enjoying China.
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Digital nomad, Chengdu
“The visa tracker alone is worth it. I knew exactly what to expect for my Z visa — processing time, approval odds, and exactly what documents I was missing.”
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English teacher, Shanghai
“I used the AI concierge to plan an entire week in Beijing without speaking a word of Mandarin. It knew which spots take Visa, which apps I needed, even which metro lines.”
James L.
Business traveler, monthly trips
“China isn't English-friendly at all, but China Maxxing made it feel manageable. I found a gym that accepts foreign cards within 10 minutes of landing in Chengdu.”
Marcus T.
Digital nomad, Chengdu
“The visa tracker alone is worth it. I knew exactly what to expect for my Z visa — processing time, approval odds, and exactly what documents I was missing.”
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English teacher, Shanghai
“I used the AI concierge to plan an entire week in Beijing without speaking a word of Mandarin. It knew which spots take Visa, which apps I needed, even which metro lines.”
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Business traveler, monthly trips
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Relocated expat, Hangzhou
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Software engineer, Beijing
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Freelancer, 3 months in Shenzhen
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Relocated expat, Hangzhou
“WeChat Pay, Alipay, DiDi — I had it all set up before my flight landed. The setup guides are genuinely the best resource I've found in English.”
Tom R.
Software engineer, Beijing
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David W.
Finance, quarterly visits to Shanghai
“The foreigner-friendly places filter saved me from so many awkward moments. Knowing which restaurants accept foreign cards before you walk in is priceless.”
Aisha N.
Travel blogger, currently in Xi'an
“I moved here for work and had no idea how different everyday life would be. China Maxxing is the guide I wish I had on day one — not month three.”
Carlos M.
Product manager, Guangzhou
“Tried navigating Shanghai on my own first trip. Complete chaos. Second trip with ChinaMaxxing? Night and day. I even found a clinic that speaks English.”
David W.
Finance, quarterly visits to Shanghai
“The foreigner-friendly places filter saved me from so many awkward moments. Knowing which restaurants accept foreign cards before you walk in is priceless.”
Aisha N.
Travel blogger, currently in Xi'an
“I moved here for work and had no idea how different everyday life would be. China Maxxing is the guide I wish I had on day one — not month three.”
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