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💡 What is this?
ChinaPal AI is your all-in-one travel companion for China. Translate menus & signs with your camera, get directions, plan your trip, handle payments, and get emergency help — all without a VPN or downloading an app. No Chinese required.
Yes. ChinaPal AI is specifically built to work inside China without any VPN. It uses API endpoints that are accessible from mainland China, unlike Google Translate which is blocked.
Is ChinaPal AI free to use?▼
Text and voice chat translation are completely free with no sign-up required, no limits. Photo translation gets 10 free uses per day. For unlimited photo translation, the Trip Pass is a one-time $4.99 for 7 days (no auto-renewal), or Pro is $14.99/month for long stays. The Cheap Eats and 30 Habits guides are free.
Can I translate Chinese menus and signs with the camera?▼
Yes. ChinaPal AI includes a photo translator that can read Chinese menus, street signs, product labels, and documents using optical character recognition.
What payment methods are accepted?▼
We accept PayPal — any credit card, debit card, or PayPal balance works. The Trip Pass and name report are one-time payments with no auto-renewal; Pro is a monthly subscription you can cancel anytime.
Does ChinaPal AI work offline?▼
The phrasebook and emergency phrases work offline. The AI translation requires an internet connection but works with any Chinese WiFi or mobile data network without VPN.
Do I need to download an app?▼
No. ChinaPal AI works entirely in your web browser on any device. Just visit aihubai.cn and start translating immediately. You can add it to your home screen for quick access.
Is my data private and secure?▼
Yes. We don't store your translation history on our servers, and all communications use HTTPS encryption. We never sell or share your personal data.
Which cities in China does it work in?▼
ChinaPal AI works everywhere in mainland China - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Chongqing, and all other cities. There are no regional restrictions.
Yes. ChinaPal AI is specifically built to work inside China without any VPN. It uses API endpoints that are accessible from mainland China, unlike Google Translate which is blocked.
Is ChinaPal AI free to use?▼
Text and voice chat translation are completely free with no sign-up required, no limits. Photo translation gets 10 free uses per day. For unlimited photo translation, the Trip Pass is a one-time $4.99 for 7 days (no auto-renewal), or Pro is $14.99/month for long stays. The Cheap Eats and 30 Habits guides are free.
Can I translate Chinese menus and signs with the camera?▼
Yes. ChinaPal AI includes a photo translator that can read Chinese menus, street signs, product labels, and documents using optical character recognition.
What payment methods are accepted?▼
We accept PayPal — any credit card, debit card, or PayPal balance works. The Trip Pass and name report are one-time payments with no auto-renewal; Pro is a monthly subscription you can cancel anytime.
Does ChinaPal AI work offline?▼
The phrasebook and emergency phrases work offline. The AI translation requires an internet connection but works with any Chinese WiFi or mobile data network without VPN.
Do I need to download an app?▼
No. ChinaPal AI works entirely in your web browser on any device. Just visit aihubai.cn and start translating immediately. You can add it to your home screen for quick access.
Is my data private and secure?▼
Yes. We don't store your translation history on our servers, and all communications use HTTPS encryption. We never sell or share your personal data.
Which cities in China does it work in?▼
ChinaPal AI works everywhere in mainland China - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Chongqing, and all other cities. There are no regional restrictions.
Pricing
🆓 Free
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✓ 20 translations per day
✓ 10 questions per day
✓ All assistants available
✓ No credit card required
★ Best Value
🎒 Trip Pass
$4.99 one-time
7-day pass · covers your whole trip · no auto-renewal
✓ Unlimited translations
✓ Unlimited questions
✓ All assistants & features
✓ One-time payment · no auto-renewal
✓ Cancel anytime
💎 Pro Monthly
$14.99/month
✓ Everything in Trip Pass
✓ Unlimited everything
✓ Priority support
✓ Early access to new features
All prices in USD. The Trip Pass is a one-time payment for 7 days — no subscription, no auto-renewal.
Pro is a monthly plan you can cancel anytime. Guides are one-time purchases you keep forever.
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🚌 Transport Payment
💡 Quick Answer
China's buses & metro don't accept cash coins or foreign credit cards directly.
You need one of these apps:
① Alipay (支付宝) — Best option, supports Visa/Mastercard
② WeChat Pay (微信支付) — Also supports Visa/Mastercard
③ Apple Pay — Works at some metro stations (NFC tap)
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Option 1: Alipay (Recommended)
Works nationwide • Bus + Metro + Taxi
Step 1: Download & Register
• Download "Alipay" from App Store / Google Play
• Register with your phone number (international OK)
• Add your Visa / Mastercard / JCB card
Step 2: Enable Transport Code
• Open Alipay → Tap "Transport" (交通) at top
• Select your city → Get "Ride Code" (乘车码)
• This QR code works on ALL buses & metro in that city
Step 3: Scan & Go!
• Bus: Scan QR code at the door reader
• Metro: Scan QR code at the turnstile gate
• Fare is deducted automatically from your linked card
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Option 2: WeChat Pay
Also widely accepted
How to set up:
• Download "WeChat" → Register → Add international card
• Go to "Me" → "Services" → "Money" → "Ride Code"
• Select city → Activate transport QR code
• Same scanning process as Alipay
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Option 3: Apple Pay (NFC)
Metro only • Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou
• Add "Beijing Transit" or "Shanghai Transit" card to Apple Wallet
• Minimum recharge: ¥20 (can pay with Apple Pay directly)
• At metro: Just tap your iPhone/Watch on the turnstile — no app needed!
• ⚠️ Does NOT work on buses, only metro in supported cities
⚡ Important Tips
• No physical ticket needed — everything is QR code or NFC
• Bus: scan when boarding — some cities also scan when exiting
• Metro: scan in AND out — fare calculated by distance
• International cards work! — Visa, Mastercard, JCB all supported
• Alipay > WeChat — Alipay has better English UI & easier setup
• Keep ¥50+ balance — some cards have daily spending limits
🆘 Can't Use Apps? Backup Plans
• Metro station: Go to the service counter, buy single-ride token with cash or foreign card (some stations)
• Bus: Ask the driver — some accept cash (exact change only, no change given)
• DiDi (Chinese Uber): App supports international cards, good backup
• Taxi: Show Alipay QR to driver — most accept it
🗣️ Useful Transport Phrases
Where is the nearest metro station? 请问最近的地铁站在哪里？🔊
What station is this? 这一站是哪里？🔊
I want to go to this address 我要去这个地址 (show map on phone)🔊