Squat toilets are part of travel in China, but you do not have to rely on luck. Know where they are more common, where seated toilets are more likely, and when to use Western Toilet Map to find a better nearby option.
Western Toilet Map travel guide
Use indoor venue candidates when squat toilets are a concern.
Expect both toilet types in China. If you strongly prefer a seated toilet, choose modern malls, hotels, airports, rail hubs, and larger cafes before older public facilities.
Older standalone public toilets
Some scenic-area restrooms
Small local restaurants and older transport facilities
Rural stops and older neighborhood facilities
Squat toilets are still common in some public toilets, older venues, scenic areas, and smaller local facilities. Seated toilets are easier to find in modern malls, airports, hotels, and newer commercial districts.
Tourists can avoid many squat toilets by prioritizing modern indoor venues and using a focused seated-toilet finder. It is not guaranteed everywhere, so having backup options matters.
Open Western Toilet Map, allow location, pick the closest likely seated-toilet candidate, and start navigation. Speed matters more than reading long advice in that moment.
