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Chinese hotel address for China: save it before you go

Going to China? Make sure you can show your hotel name, Chinese address, phone number and booking information offline to a driver, hotel staff or service desk.

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1. Why you need your hotel address in Chinese

Not everyone reads English

An English hotel name or booking confirmation is not always enough. A Chinese address makes it easier for drivers, hotel staff or people who want to help you.

Internet can fail at the wrong moment

On arrival, you do not want to depend on live internet, email, maps or a booking app. Your hotel address should be available offline.

Taxis and pickup locations can be confusing

Airports and train stations can be busy. A clear hotel address card helps if you take a taxi, use DiDi or ask for help.

Check-in is easier with clear information

Hotel name, phone number, check-in date and booking reference can help if your booking is not found immediately.

2. What to save before departure

1. Hotel name

Save the name as it appears in your booking confirmation.

2. Hotel name in Chinese

Use the Chinese hotel name from your booking app, hotel website or confirmation email if available.

3. Chinese address

Paste the official Chinese address. Do not translate the address yourself if you can find the original Chinese address.

4. Hotel phone number

Useful if a driver or service desk needs to call the hotel to confirm the address.

5. Booking reference and check-in info

Save your booking number, check-in date and, if useful, the name under which the booking was made.

6. Screenshot or offline card

In addition to your Safety Pack, make a screenshot or printout of your hotel address card.

3. The most important hotel address checks

Use these checks to make your hotel address usable for taxis, hotel check-in and offline situations.

  1. 1
    Find the Chinese hotel address

    Look for the Chinese address in your booking app, confirmation email or on the official hotel page.

  2. 2
    Save hotel name and Chinese name

    Save both the English hotel name and the Chinese hotel name if you have them.

  3. 3
    Save the hotel phone number

    Add the hotel phone number to the address, so someone can call the hotel if there is confusion.

  4. 4
    Create a show-to-driver card

    Create a card with large Chinese text that you can show directly to a driver.

  5. 5
    Save booking information offline

    Save your booking reference, check-in date and hotel confirmation as a screenshot, PDF, Wallet item or printout.

  6. 6
    Check your route to the hotel

    Look up your hotel in your map app and check the route from your airport or train station.

  7. 7
    Prepare a taxi and hotel phrase

    Make sure you can show a short Chinese phrase, such as: “Please take me to this address” or “Please call the hotel.”

  8. 8
    Add your hotel address to your Safety Pack

    Your hotel address card becomes part of your offline Safety Pack, together with emergency contacts, Chinese phrases and fallback plans.

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4. Example show-to-driver card

Show to driver

请带我去这个地址:

[Chinese hotel name]

[Chinese address]

如果有问题,请打电话给酒店:

[hotel phone number]

Meaning

Please take me to this address. If there is a problem, please call the hotel.

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5. This hotel address check is part of the full China checklist

The full checklist helps you not only with your hotel address, but also with internet, VPN, payments, apps, departure checks and emergency preparation.

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6. Frequently asked questions

Do I really need my hotel address in Chinese?

It is strongly recommended. A Chinese address is easier to use for taxis, hotel staff, maps and people who want to help you.

Where can I find the Chinese hotel address?

Check your booking app, confirmation email, official hotel website or map app. Use the address shown by the hotel or booking platform if possible.

Can I translate the address myself?

It is better not to if you can find the official Chinese address. An automatically translated address can be unclear or incomplete.

Should I save the hotel phone number too?

Yes. If a driver or service desk does not understand the address, they can call the hotel.

Does Departure Ready store my hotel details online?

No. Your hotel address and Safety Pack data are stored locally on your device.

Can I go directly to the hotel address check?

This landing page explains why the check matters, but the main action always starts the full China checklist. That helps you avoid preparing only your hotel address while forgetting other important steps.

7. Sources

Booking details, hotel information, map app data and official travel advice can change. Always check your booking details, hotel information and official travel advice shortly before departure.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-31

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