Apps & Connectivity
WeChat Setup Guide for Foreigners Traveling in China
Set up WeChat before your China trip: how to register, link a foreign card to WeChat Pay, switch to English,...
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Apps & Connectivity
Apps & Connectivity
Translation Apps Comparison: Best Picks for China Travel
Google Translate doesn't work in mainland China the way you'd expect. Here's an honest comparison of the translation...
Apps & Connectivity
Must-Have Apps Before You Go: A China Travel App Guide
The apps you actually need for a China trip — payments, maps, translation, transport, and connectivity — with setup...
Apps & Connectivity
Map Apps Guide: Which Navigation App Actually Works in China
Google Maps doesn't work properly in China, but you have good options. A practical comparison of Amap, Baidu Maps,...
Apps & Connectivity
Internet & VPN Guide for China
Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and many sites you use daily don't work in mainland China. Here's how to stay connected...
Apps & Connectivity
DiDi Guide: How to Use China's Ride-Hailing App as a Foreigner
DiDi is China's main ride-hailing app, and it works in English with foreign cards. Here's how to download the right...
Apps & Connectivity
China SIM Card & eSIM Guide
How to stay connected in China as a tourist: physical SIM vs travel eSIM, where to buy at the airport or online,...