China Hotel Address Card for Taxis and Check-in
How to prepare Chinese address cards that drivers and hotels understand.
TL;DR: Save your hotel name, full address, phone number and nearest landmark in Chinese characters as a screenshot. English hotel names are often not enough for drivers.
Last reviewed2026-08-27
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Step by step
- Copy the hotel’s Chinese name and address from the booking page or official site.
- Add the phone number and nearest metro station or landmark.
- Screenshot it and keep it in your Favorites album.
- Show the address before the ride starts and ask the driver to use navigation.
- Keep one printed card if traveling with children, elders or no roaming.
FAQ
Can I just show Google Maps?
Not reliably. Chinese characters are safer.
What should the card say?
Please take me to this hotel. Address: ____. Phone: ____. Thank you.
Do hotels register foreigners?
Hotels usually register foreign guests automatically with your passport.
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