Travel Guides by Destination - China

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Tourist buying a SIM card at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport SIM Card: Tourist Buying Guide

A SIM card at Shanghai Pudong Airport can be convenient when a staffed telecom counter is open and…

Traveler using WiFi and mobile data at Beijing Airport

WiFi at Beijing Airport: Internet Guide for Travelers

Beijing Capital International Airport provides free passenger Wi-Fi, but access requires authentication through the official portal. International travellers…

Traveler activating an eSIM after arriving at Beijing Airport

Beijing Airport eSIM: The Easiest Way to Get Internet After Landing

A Beijing airport eSIM is normally purchased and installed before the flight, not from an airport eSIM counter.…

Tourist choosing a SIM card or eSIM at Beijing Capital Airport

SIM Card at Beijing Airport: Where to Buy & Better Alternatives

A local SIM after landing in Beijing can provide Chinese mobile service and a local number, but purchase,…

Traveler preparing the best mobile apps before visiting China

Best Apps for China Travel: 25 Essential Apps for Tourists

The best apps for China travel cover five practical tasks: navigation, translation, transport, payments and communication. Install and…

Traveler comparing navigation options while visiting China

Apple Maps vs Baidu Maps in China: Traveller Guide

Apple Maps and Baidu Maps both provide navigation in China, but they suit different travellers. Apple Maps is…

International traveler using mobile payments while visiting China

Alipay for Tourists: Complete Guide for Traveling in China

International visitors can use Alipay in mainland China by linking eligible foreign cards, subject to the card issuer,…

International traveler using WeChat while visiting China

WeChat for Tourists: Complete Guide for Traveling in China

WeChat is useful for tourists in China because it combines messaging, QR-based services, business contacts and payments in…

International traveler using mobile internet while visiting China

The Great Firewall of China Explained for Tourists

The Great Firewall is the name commonly used for mainland China’s system of internet controls. For tourists, its…

Traveler accessing email while traveling in China

How to Access Gmail in China

Gmail is commonly unavailable through ordinary local internet connections in mainland China. Travellers who depend on email should…

Traveler using online video services while visiting China

Does YouTube Work in China?

YouTube generally does not work through ordinary local internet connections in mainland China. Some international data routes can…

Traveler using social media while visiting China

Does Facebook Work in China?

Facebook generally does not work through ordinary local internet connections in mainland China. The result may differ with…

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