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Loading contentVisa, internet, money, transport, the things-you-can't-Google. We update these constantly because the rules around foreigners in China change quickly.
Google Maps, WhatsApp, Instagram, ChatGPT — they all work on the right China eSIM, no VPN required. Here's what we actually tested in Beijing and Shanghai.
ExpressVPN, Astrill, LetsVPN — which actually still works in mainland China? We tested them in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu over six weeks.
Who qualifies, where you can actually go, the entry-stamp gotcha that catches most travelers, and how to make the most of your 6 / 10 days in China — visa-free.
You can now pay for everything in China with your Visa or Mastercard, no Chinese bank account needed. Here's the screen-by-screen setup, the limits nobody tells you about, and what to do when it doesn't work.
How to book Chinese bullet trains in English, navigate 12306, what each train class actually feels like, and the secret station-selection trick that gets you a seat when 'sold out'.