From getting across the city to reading what is in front of you, Weixin Mini Programs help international visitors travel, translate and explore across Shenzhen and Guangzhou in autumn 2026.

Guangdong is hosting two major international gatherings this autumn: the 140th Canton Fair, one of the largest trade fairs in the world, in Guangzhou from October to November, followed by APEC 2026 in Shenzhen in November. Whether you are coming for one or both, WeChat can take care of the practical basics in each city.

Weixin Mini Programs bring together the services behind much of daily life in China, from arrival paperwork to booking a taxi, all of which open inside WeChat. Once you land in China, you will find them under “Discover > Mini Programs > Mini Program Discovery > Explore China > View More”. There you will have all the essentials for a trip to China, including arrival card submission, local services navigation and tax-refund options.

Beyond those, the Mini Programs in the "Explore China" section are adapted to be user-friendly for international visitors, helping you get around the city, understand what is in front of you and make the most of your trip.

Here is what a day can look like.

Travel: Scan to Ride Across the City

With APEC 2026 and the Canton Fair both ahead, one of the first essential questions is how to get around. In both Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the answer sits inside WeChat rather than in a queue at the ticket machine or cash for the driver.

QR-code payment is built into how the city moves, and public transport is no exception. The "Tencent Transit QR Code" Mini Program is used in cities across the country, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Activate your code, then show it and scan at the gate. Both the metro and city buses accept it across the network, and an international card can be linked to pay for rides.

If you would rather take a taxi, ride-hailing Mini Programs such as "Didi" help you book and pay for a car without downloading the app or even leaving WeChat.

Spend less time figuring out which platform to use, more time enjoying the city.

Translate: Menus, Signs and Conversations

There will be moments when you cannot read what is in front of you, whether it is a notice about breakfast at the hotel, a menu with no English, or a booking page for an attraction.

Search "WeTranslate", and the Mini Program is here to help as your personal translator. Point your camera at a menu, a sign or a notice, or upload a photo, and the Mini Program will read it for you.

In conversation, its voice translation allows each person to speak in their own language, which helps when you are asking for directions, ordering a meal or sorting something out at a hotel desk.

A language barrier does not have to interrupt your day. WeChat can help bridge the gap in real time.

Explore: Everything Else in One Place

Mini Programs cover the rest of the day as well. Ordering food, booking tickets and getting something delivered to your hotel can all be done from the same place. You can search Mini Programs by name, or scan a Mini Program Code at a shop, a restaurant or an event entrance to open one directly.

For example, large exhibitions and conferences often run their own Mini Program for visitors, covering venue navigation, dining and on-site services. If you are heading to the Canton Fair, its official Mini Program brings practical visitor services into one place, including dining, transport, luggage storage, hotel booking and venue information.

Also, Mini Programs now support translation in up to 26 languages. You can use WeChat’s built-in translation feature to translate the Mini Program interface directly. The language does not have to stop you from using one.

Ready to Go?

Whether you are in Shenzhen for APEC 2026 or travelling over from the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, use Mini Programs to travel, translate and explore your way through the day. If you have not set up payment or linked a card yet, find out how to get started with Weixin Pay.

Before you travel, download WeChat. By the time you land, Mini Programs have everything covered. All that is left is the reason you came.

From the Canton Fair to APEC: How WeChat Helps You Travel, Translate, and Explore