Baidu Maps, as the internet mapping service brand under Baidu Inc., has been dedicated to providing users with precise and intelligent navigation services since its inception. Evolving from an initial simple map display to a comprehensive service platform that now encompasses travel planning, real-time traffic updates, local services, and more, Baidu Maps has continuously iterated and upgraded its offerings. This relentless innovation has solidified its position as the preferred choice for millions of travelers, reflecting its commitment to meeting evolving user needs and technological advancements in the field.

Functions

Basic Map Service

• Map display: Provide map display services for the whole country and even the whole world, including detailed display of geographic information such as cities, villages, roads, rivers, lakes and so on.
• Positioning service: Provide users with accurate location service by using advanced positioning technology to help users quickly find their current location.

Travel Planning Service

• Route planning: according to the user's travel needs, provide route planning services for multiple travel modes (such as driving, public transportation, walking, cycling, etc.) and recommend the optimal route.
• Real-time road conditions: through big data analysis, real-time display of congestion on urban roads, providing users with road conditions for reference and helping users avoid congested roads.

Provide intelligent voice navigation service, users only need to enter the destination, you can get detailed navigation guidance, including route, distance, time and other information.

Neighborhood Life Services

• POI Search: Provide rich POI (Point of Interest) data, including detailed information of restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, attractions and other places, users can search and filter according to their needs.
• Local life service: integrating local life service functions, such as weather forecast, hotel booking, air ticket purchase, etc., providing users with one-stop life service experience.

Featured Functions and Services

• Lane-level navigation: Utilizing high-precision maps and sensor data, it realizes lane-level navigation service, providing users with more accurate navigation guidance.
• 3D Map: Provides 3D map service, allowing users to understand the three-dimensional shape and architectural features of the city more intuitively.
• Panorama Map: Supporting panorama map service, users can understand the real scene and surrounding environment of the destination through panoramic photos.
• AR Navigation: Some areas support AR navigation function, which superimposes navigation information on real scenes to improve the intuitiveness and ease of use of navigation.

Enterprise-level Services

• LBS Application Development: Provide developers with rich LBS (location-based services) application development interfaces and tools to support developers to quickly build map applications.
• Commercial Promotion: Provide commercial promotion services for enterprises, including map marking and location advertisement, etc., to help enterprises realize accurate marketing and brand promotion.

Internationalization Services

• Global coverage: Baidu Maps not only covers domestic cities, but also supports map query and navigation services worldwide, meeting the needs of users traveling abroad for tourism or business trips.
• Multi-language support: Baidu Maps provides multi-language support services, including Chinese, English, etc., which is convenient for users in different countries and regions.

Enterprise Application for Map Integration

For enterprises that wish to integrate Baidu Maps with their websites/apps, they can apply through the following steps:

1. Visit Baidu Maps Open Platform: First of all, enterprises need to visit Baidu Maps Open Platform (lbs.baidu.com) to learn about the various services provided by the platform and how to cooperate.
    
2. Register and get API key

• Create a Baidu account on the platform based on cell phone number, verification code, user, etc.

  

• Create an account and fill in your real name, cell phone, business name, business license, email address and other information.

• There are 2 ways to certify your business, upload your business or make a public payment.

• Selecting Industries and Usage Scenarios

• After submitting the application, Baidu Maps team will review the application. After approval, you can get the key and integrate it into your corporate website/app.

Baidu Maps has a wide range of in-depth services, including basic map services, travel planning services, neighborhood life services, featured services, enterprise-level services and internationalization services. These services not only meet users' daily travel needs, but also provide users with a richer and more diverse map service experience.