1. Baozi
2. Phrasebook
3. Directions

The Latin line is pinyin: it shows how to say the phrase. If you are not understood, show the characters.

1. Where is the toilet? 洗手间在哪里？ xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? Show
2. Where is the metro station? 地铁站在哪里？ dìtiězhàn zài nǎlǐ? Show
3. How do I get here? 去这里怎么走？ qù zhèlǐ zěnme zǒu? Show
4. Is it far? 远吗？ yuǎn ma? Show
5. How long does it take on foot? 走路要多久？ zǒulù yào duōjiǔ? Show
6. Can you show me on the map? 能在地图上指给我看吗？ néng zài dìtú shàng zhǐ gěi wǒ kàn ma? Show
7. Go straight on 一直走 yìzhí zǒu Show
8. Turn left 往左拐 wǎng zuǒ guǎi Show
9. Turn right 往右拐 wǎng yòu guǎi Show
10. It's right here 就在这里 jiù zài zhèlǐ Show
11. I'm lost 我迷路了 wǒ mílù le Show
12. Is there a convenience store nearby? 附近有便利店吗？ fùjìn yǒu biànlìdiàn ma? Show
13. Where is the exit? 出口在哪里？ chūkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Show
14. Sign: Entrance 入口 rùkǒu Show
15. Sign: Exit 出口 chūkǒu Show
16. Sign: Men 男 nán Show
17. Sign: Women 女 nǚ Show

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Good to know

• Have the address of your destination in Chinese characters: copy it from the booking or ask the hotel. People can read it even when they don't know the English name.
• Pointing at a map works better than describing the place. “能在地图上指给我看吗？” asks the person to show you on the map.
• Toilets are signed 洗手间 or 厕所; 男 is men and 女 is women. Carry tissues: many public toilets don't have paper.
• Metro exits are numbered and lettered (A, B, C…). Check which exit is closest to your destination before you leave the station.