TIPS before you travel to China! 👉🏼

When it comes to uploading pictures on popular Chinese apps like Meituan or Ele.me, it can be tricky if you’re not familiar with the process. Both apps support photo uploads mainly through their respective servers connected to Alipay accounts or WeChat, but the interfaces are in Chinese, which may be challenging. From my experience, the best way to upload images on Meituan or Ele.me is to first ensure that your Alipay app is fully set up and linked with your local number and credit card, as this enables smoother authentication. Next, whenever you’re submitting a review or placing an order, look for a camera icon or a button labeled 上传图片 (upload picture). Tapping this will open your phone’s photo gallery or camera, allowing you to select or take photos. If it’s your first time, using Google Lens or translation apps can guide you through the steps with the Chinese interface. Also, since these apps are frequently updated, keeping your apps and data roaming active helps avoid interruptions while uploading or browsing. I recommend taking a few test uploads when connected to good internet to gain confidence. Finally, remember that using Alipay’s scanning feature instead of your phone’s default camera for QR codes ensures navigation to the right services, which also applies when interacting with these delivery apps. These little extra steps helped me upload photos easily and enjoy local food deliveries during my trip without hassle!