You might have heard WeChat as an everything app, but only after you start using it, you will discover what it really is. It's like a pocket full of surprises. Chat, share, connect, get inspired. It all starts right here.

Stay Connected, from Hello to Real Conversations

For travelers fresh off the plane or anyone looking to stay in touch with new friends, WeChat is the key that opens the door.

● A flexible way to communicate: WeChat supports text messages, photos, voice messages, and high-quality video calls. If you are meeting up with friends in a coffee shop but you get lost, location sharing can make it much easier to find each other.

● Easy ways to break the ice: In China, the most common way to exchange contacts is by scanning each other's personal QR code. “Do I scan you, or do you scan me?" has become the magic sentence that draws you closer to your contacts after your first meet and greet.

● Build your network with ease: Add travel companions, colleagues, or new friends in seconds. Create a group for your travel buddies, hobby club, or work team, just one tap and you're set.

● Never lost in translation: WeChat's built-in translator works everywhere — in chats, in Moments, on official accounts. Just long-press any text can translate into your language. No extra apps needed, just seamless, uninterrupted communication.

Moments: Your Digital Showcase

If private chats are where conversations happen, Moments is where people share the highlights of daily life.

● Share your experiences: Post photos and videos from your trip, travel moments, yummy food , everyday snapshots. You control exactly who sees each post, your privacy is always in your hands.

● Stay close through interaction: Only friends can like and comment on your Moments, and vice versa. Every interaction brings you a little closer.

Tips: Before post, you can review our Community Guidelines as we want to ensure responsibility in posting content in Moments.

Mini Programs: Your All-in-One Life Assistant

Mini Programs are one of the most quietly powerful features accessible to WeChat users. No downloads, no installation — just open and use. Book flights and hotels, order rides and food, buy attraction tickets. Everything you need, in one place.

Start now: Scan a QR code to add a friend. Post your first photo to Moments. Order a cup of milk tea through a Mini Program. WeChat will make your China trip smoother and more memorable.

Here are some frequently asked questions when you start using WeChat. Please visit the Help Center for more useful tips.

Q1: How to Add Friends on WeChat?

Q2: How Do I Set Privacy for Moments?

Q3: How do I share Real-Time location?

Start with WeChat, Step Into Life in China

Start with WeChat, Step Into Life in China