How to Use Meituan as a Foreigner

Meituan is one of China's most useful apps, offering food delivery, hotel bookings, movie tickets, attraction tickets, and local services. But for foreigners, using Meituan can be challenging.

The app is entirely in Chinese. While it accepts international credit cards in some cases, many features require WeChat Pay or Alipay with a linked Chinese bank account. Navigation, search, and ordering all require reading Chinese.

To get started, you'll need to download the Meituan app (available on both iOS and Android app stores). Registration requires a phone number. If you have an international number, you can register, but some features may be limited.

For food delivery, you'll need to input your delivery address in Chinese. Restaurant listings show ratings, reviews, and menus all in Chinese. Payment typically requires a Chinese payment method, though some areas accept international cards.

If this feels overwhelming, don't worry. You can submit a food ordering task on our platform. We'll help you find restaurants, translate menus, place orders, and arrange delivery to your location. All you need to do is tell us what you're craving.