Citywalk for Travelers to China
2025 Complete Guide - Urban Exploration Made Simple
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🚀 Quick Start Guide
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Pick a curated route
• Android users: install WeChat/Alipay before you land (Play Store blocked) or use VPN/HK-exit eSIM.
• HiCitywalk mini-program (WeChat) lists 2,300+ English-tagged walks across 48 cities; filter by "≤ 5 km," "Coffee hops," or "Night view."
• AMap → Discovery → Citywalk Layer (launched Oct 2024) shows themed loops with ETA, cafés, toilets.
• For voice-guided tours, download VoiceMap CN and select "Offline audio" before you head out. VoiceMap CN needs pre-download outside the mainland.
• Android users: install WeChat/Alipay before you land (Play Store blocked) or use VPN/HK-exit eSIM.
• HiCitywalk mini-program (WeChat) lists 2,300+ English-tagged walks across 48 cities; filter by "≤ 5 km," "Coffee hops," or "Night view."
• AMap → Discovery → Citywalk Layer (launched Oct 2024) shows themed loops with ETA, cafés, toilets.
• For voice-guided tours, download VoiceMap CN and select "Offline audio" before you head out. VoiceMap CN needs pre-download outside the mainland.
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Download offline essentials
• In AMap tap Offline Map ▶ your city (≈ 150 MB). Note: English UI hides Offline Map menu—switch to Chinese first, download, then flip back to English.
• Pre-cache Xiaohongshu posts if you rely on RED lists.
• In AMap tap Offline Map ▶ your city (≈ 150 MB). Note: English UI hides Offline Map menu—switch to Chinese first, download, then flip back to English.
• Pre-cache Xiaohongshu posts if you rely on RED lists.
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Dress & prep
• Morning temp ranges can swing 10 °C; pack rain poncho (May–Sep).
• Anti-theft sling bag; portable phone fan for July/Aug.
• Summer UV index often > 9: bring sunscreen or UV umbrella.
• Morning temp ranges can swing 10 °C; pack rain poncho (May–Sep).
• Anti-theft sling bag; portable phone fan for July/Aug.
• Summer UV index often > 9: bring sunscreen or UV umbrella.
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Meet-up options
• Join "Citywalk 杭州 EN meetup" on Douyin/Tencent Meetup if you prefer group walks (free, tips welcome).
• Join "Citywalk 杭州 EN meetup" on Douyin/Tencent Meetup if you prefer group walks (free, tips welcome).