How to Use Dianping Without Chinese

Dianping (大众点评) is China's largest review platform, covering restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, entertainment, and more. Think of it as Yelp + TripAdvisor + Groupon combined.

The app is entirely in Chinese, which makes it challenging for foreigners. However, the information it contains is invaluable: honest reviews, ratings, photos, menus, and exclusive deals.

Key features include: restaurant search by location, detailed ratings (taste, environment, service), user photos and reviews, group buy deals (团购), and reservation capabilities.

The main challenge for foreigners is navigation. Search requires Chinese input. Understanding ratings, reviews, and deal descriptions all require Chinese. Payment for deals also typically requires Chinese payment methods.

We can help you use Dianping effectively. Submit a task describing what you're looking for (e.g., 'best hot pot near my hotel in Chengdu'), and we'll search Dianping, translate the results, and give you clear English recommendations with addresses and directions.