Is WiFi available everywhere in China? 100% yes. But is it easy for travelers and foreigners to connect to and use? THAT is a different story. Unless you are paying for international data roaming on your phone, knowing how to easily find WiFi in China will be helpful for when you need to connect to the Internet. Here's what you need to know about connecting to WiFi in China. Considering … [Read more...] about How to Find WiFi in China 2024 | Tips to Stay Connected
How to Watch YouTube in China 2024 (even though it’s blocked)
YouTube is blocked in China - that's been the reality for more than a decade. Whether you just want to stream your favorite YouTube videos or you need to upload videos while you're in China, your biggest challenge is internet censorship. Thankfully, there are ways around this censorship and we're going to cover a couple of those options here. When it comes to being censored within … [Read more...] about How to Watch YouTube in China 2024 (even though it’s blocked)
Is Internet in Hong Kong Censored in 2024 & Do I Need a VPN?
The sad reality is that yes, internet censorship is quickly growing in Hong Kong despite it long being a place of "internet refuge" in China. Considering all the protests and security laws following Hong Kong's reunification with China, it was bound to happen. So what does this mean for foreigners and should you use a VPN in Hong Kong? Prior to 1997, the year that Hong Kong was handed back … [Read more...] about Is Internet in Hong Kong Censored in 2024 & Do I Need a VPN?
How to Install a VPN from within China in 2024 (2 Methods)
So you've landed in China and realized that you need to use a virtual private network, or "VPN" for short. Unfortunately, all the VPN websites that are supposed to help you bypass censorship are, well...blocked. So what do you do? How can you install a VPN from within China? Don't worry, you're not alone. Getting stuck in China without a VPN is a common problem that many people face. I get … [Read more...] about How to Install a VPN from within China in 2024 (2 Methods)
How to Travel from Beijing to Xian in 2024 (multiple options)
Are you wondering how to travel between Xian and Beijing in 2024? Based on my own experience traveling between the two cities many times, I'd like to share with you the best (and fastest...and cheapest) modes of travel and why I recommend the high-speed Beijing to Xian train. Xi'an (written as both "Xian" and "Xi'an") was once the eastern terminus of the Ancient Silk Road and capital of the … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Xian in 2024 (multiple options)
Top 5 China Travel Guide Books for 2024
Did you know that if you look up the phrase "China Travel Guide" on Amazon, it will give you nearly 3,000 options to choose from? To help minimize the overwhelm, here's a quick breakdown of the best China travel guide books that I've used based on over a decade of traveling around the country. Hopefully you'll find it useful as you plan for your trip to China! The key to finding the … [Read more...] about Top 5 China Travel Guide Books for 2024