Canton, or Guangzhou, offers several taxi service options:
Taxi Services in Canton
- Regular Taxis: Readily available, especially near hotels, train stations, and popular attractions. Look for the official licensed taxis, usually with a meter.
- Didi Chuxing: The dominant ride-hailing app in China. It offers various services, including taxi hailing and private car options. You'll need a local phone number and may need to set up a payment method.
Tips for Using Taxis
- Communication: Having your destination written in Chinese can be very helpful. Many taxi drivers don't speak English.
- Payment: While cash (RMB) is widely accepted, some taxis may accept mobile payment methods like Alipay or WeChat Pay. Didi Chuxing usually uses electronic payment.
- Meter: Ensure the driver uses the meter.
