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toolkitChina SIM Cards & eSIM Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Mobile Data Options for Foreigners
Mobile data in China for foreign visitors — buying a local SIM on arrival (China Unicom 'Tourist SIM' at major airports, ¥100-200 for 30 days), using an international roaming SIM (expensive but setup-free), Hong Kong SIM cards that work in mainland China, eSIM options for 2026, and the relationship between your SIM and Alipay/WeChat (they need separate verification).
Updated May 2026
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toolkitVPN in China 2026: Which VPNs Work, Setup Before You Go & Alternatives
VPNs in China — the Great Firewall blocks Google, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and most Western news sites. Which VPNs are currently working (ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Astrill are most reliable), the importance of installing before you arrive, Chinese alternatives to blocked apps, and what works without a VPN (Spotify, Netflix via certain routes, most news sites via Telegram).
Updated May 2026
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toolkitWeChat for Tourists in China 2026: Setup, Pay & Essential Features
WeChat as a tourist tool — setting up an account with a foreign number, adding WeChat Pay with an international card (the process and its limits), using WeChat for maps and translation (less common but possible), Mini Programs for buying train and museum tickets, and why even travelers who prefer Alipay should have WeChat for communication and social proof.
Updated May 2026
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