Learn common greetings like 'Ni Hao' (Hello), 'Xie Xie' (Thank you), and 'Dòu Jiàn' (Goodbye) to start friendly conversations.

Understand what dishes are available by learning 'Wèi Shì Měigòu Shì Jiǔ Dàn' (What is this dish?), and ask for recommendations with 'Nín Hé Nà Rén Yǎo Bǎo Bǎo Wǒ Xiǎng Shài Shè Shì Cài' (Do you or someone else have a favorite dish I should try?)

Know how to ask for help by learning 'Wǒ Yào Zhēng Wù' (I need help) or 'Wǒ Bǎng Gè Shì Nà Liú' (I'm lost). In case of an emergency, remember 'Wǒ Yào Yào Xiāo Wèi Wéi Lǐ' (I need an ambulance).

Understand the customs surrounding gift-giving (if appropriate) and table manners to avoid offending locals. Learn 'Bù Kuài Lè' (No thank you) when politely declining offers.

Navigate Gaoping more easily by asking 'Nǎ Liú Zhè Lǐ' (Where is this?) or 'Nǎ Liú Yǒng Táng' (Where is the post office?).

Ask for directions to the bus station with 'Nǎ Liú Che Chū Chuǎng' (Where is the bus station?) or enquire about ticket prices with 'Qián Zhège Chén Tào Kuáng Che Shé Yǒu Duō Shuò' (How much does this bullet train ticket cost?)

Bargain for souvenirs by learning 'Nǎ Liú Shǒu Wèi Zhège Cāi Shì Duō Shao Kuàn' (How much is this item?) and practice 'Shǎo Kuàn Jīng Xiá' (Lower the price) when negotiating.

Find accommodations by asking 'Wǒ Yào Zhè Liù Zhù Xìn Fang' (I want to book a hotel here) or enquire about room availability with 'Nín Yǒu Gè Zi Shòu Xìn Fāng Bǎo Xìng Kǒng? (Do you have any available hotels?)

Ask for restrooms by learning 'Wǒ Yào Cè Suàn' (I need to use the bathroom) or inquire about their location with 'Nǎ Liú Cè Suàn Shì Zhège Lǐ? (Where is the restroom?)

Ask for the time with 'Zhège Shí Hòu Sì Shì Zěn Mei Shào? (What time is it now?) or learn to ask about the date with 'Zhège Rì Zěn Mei Shào? (What day is it today?)

Ask about the weather forecast with 'Nǎ Liú Wē Tāng Shì Zhège Rì Tiáo Kòng? (What will the weather be like today?) or enquire about the temperature with 'Zhège Rì Hé Nà Rén Yǒu Dōu Shèi Bǔ Duō Shāo Dòng? (Is it warm or cold today?)

Ask for a pharmacy by learning 'Wǒ Yào Bǎi Zhǎng Shè Zhège Lǐ' (I need a drugstore here) or ask for a doctor with 'Wǒ Xià Wèn Nǎ Liú Yǒu Yī Fǔ Qū' (Where is the hospital?)

Ask for the police station by learning 'Nǎ Liú Jǐng Chá Bù' (Where is the police station?) or ask for assistance with 'Wǒ Xià Wèn Nǎ Liú Yǒu Dōu Shèi Bǔ Duō Shāo Cì' (Do you have any other suggestions?)

Ask for change by learning 'Wǒ Yào Bǎi Biàn' (I want change) or ask about currency exchange rates with 'Zhège Qián Shì Zhège Rén Mín Bì Fēng Kuài Shè Yǒu Duō Shao? (What is the exchange rate for this currency?)

Ask for a taxi by learning 'Wǒ Yào Chē' (I want a taxi) or ask for the fare with 'Nín Shì Nǎ Liú Chē Tàng Kuái Shè Yǒu Duō Shao? (How much is the taxi fare?)