How to Ride a Shared Bike in China

Want to explore China like a local on two wheels? This step-by-step guide shows you how to unlock and ride China’s massive shared bike network using Alipay. I’ll cover everything from linking your Visa/Mastercard and setting up auto-pay, to identifying 'The Big Three' brands (Meituan, Hello Bike, DiDi), obeying bicycle traffic lights, and avoiding geo-fenced parking fines. No Chinese ID or local phone number required, just grab your phone and let’s ride! - TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start 01:17 The Pre-ride Setup 03:03 The Big Three 03:42 Scan, Inspect, & Unlock 05:46 Survival Rules Of The Road 07:57 Parking Zones 08:46 End - This video is being recorded in July 2026. - #chinatravel #bikesharing #hellobike #meituan #travelguide #citybike #citybikeride #china