Taking a Taxi

 

1. Taxi Process Introduction

1.1 Taxi Location Instructions at Various Places

  • Taking a Taxi at the Railway Station
  • 1. Taxi pick-up points at Chinese railway stations are divided into indoor and outdoor areas.
  • 2. Indoor taxi areas are usually located on the arrival floor of the railway station.
  • 3. You can find the indoor taxi area according to the on-site signs.
  • 4. The location of outdoor taxi areas is affected by urban planning.
  • 5. The number and location of outdoor taxi points have no fixed rules.
  • 6. You can ask the on-site staff for the location of outdoor taxi points.
  • Taking a Taxi at the Subway Station
  • 1. Subway station exits are usually located beside the road.
  • 2. You can take a taxi by the roadside after exiting the station.
  • 3. Please do not affect the normal passage of other pedestrians when taking a taxi.
  • 4. Temporary parking is prohibited on the roads near some subway stations.
  • 5. In this case, you can ask the staff for the taxi location.
  • Taking a Taxi at the Airport
  • 1. Taxi pick-up points at most airports are located on the airport arrival floor.
  • 2. The arrival floor is usually the 1st floor or the ground floor.
  • 3. The pick-up point is near the passenger exit with a clear "Taxi" sign.
  • 4. Large hub airports have a dedicated taxi waiting area outside the arrival floor.
  • 5. Some large airports have separate "queuing area" and "quick stop and go area".
  • 6. Taxi parking areas at small and medium-sized airports are usually in front of or beside the terminal exit.
  • 7. The taxi process at small and medium-sized airports is relatively simpler.

 

1.2 Boarding and Trip Preparation

  • 1. Please prepare the Chinese information of your destination before boarding.
  • 2. You can use translation software to translate the destination into Chinese.
  • 3. You can take a screenshot of the translated content and save it on your phone.
  • 4. You can also print out the translated content.
  • 5. Please show the Chinese destination information to the driver after boarding.

 

1.3 Arriving at the Destination

  • 1. Please pay the fare after arriving at the destination.
  • 2. Mobile payment is widely used in China.
  • 3. Taxi drivers may not have enough cash change.
  • 4. It is recommended to pay the fare by scanning the code with Alipay or WeChat.
  • 5. Please take all your luggage and get off after payment.

 

2. Simple Conversations

2.1 Putting or Taking Large Luggage
When you have large luggage to put in the trunk.
Or you need to take luggage from the trunk after arriving at the destination.
Sir.
Please open the trunk
Close the trunk after putting or taking luggage.
Thank you!

 

2.2 Informing the Driver of the Destination
Please fasten your seat belt first after boarding, then show the Chinese destination information to the driver.
Sir.
Please go here
After the driver confirms the destination.
Thank you!

 

2.3 Payment
Please pay the fare after arriving at the destination.
Sir.
How much is the fare?
After payment.
Thank you!