Things to know before going to China | VPN, Wechat, Apps, Booking, Insurance

Here is a complete guide on all you need to know before going to China
I covered things you need to know before traveling to China - as someone who has 5 years experience of living and traveling solo throughout China as a female traveler.

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[DianHuang]

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[thiaterry]

thank you for a great video, you forgot the DIDI/Grab app that is needed, and Ali Pay to pay, however cash also can be used. Also possible use of Esim, can also purchase VPN card for china on line.

[jamierudberg]

Great video Dian! WeChat is a must have before coming to China! Even before boarding the flight lol 🙌👍😃

[misuden]

I was in China last three weeks and used Astrill VPN, which was working ALL THE TIME, even in Xinjiang (Kashgar- Turpan)

[ncus]

Hello Dian Huang, could you please write in the description the names of the applications that need to be used in China in alphabet and in Chinese characters. Thanks

[fischman-China]

Google Translate worked for me a few months ago. I have friends in China so things are pretty easy for me. High energy and a sense of adventure is key. I did get kicked out of a hotel after checking in once. LOL. What exactly is travel insurance?

[peterluo]

Just what I need...planning trip to China

[giannimozanihusin]

Can to explain more how to set vpn? Does it require to set vpn manually? Or we can just use vpn like normally? Do We just need to activate the vpn right before boarding to china?

[SimonCU]

1:27 did you say the app to check how words sound is called plico? Is it available in google play store ?

[Bernardjytan]

If I setup my wechat + alipay back in singapore using my local number, can I login and use them when I use the china e-sim?
Thanks for the short and concise video btw.

[SimonCU]

3:59 did you say we cannot use wechat payment if we do not have China bank account? So how to foreigners use wechat payment?

[awangshahariffin]

Hi, when using baidu, did you create your account?

[YelleDelaCruz]

It’s hard because i don’t know which app to download. For example, when I type Baidu, I get 2 different apps one is a blue paw with “du” written on it and another with a red pin with “du” also

[FabsHF]

Dian, Are you still in China? How is the situation with VPN right now? Is Astrill working well in 2024? Any other recommendations for back up plans?

[SimonCU]

Does Alipay allow you to use international credit car payment because most foreigners dont have China bank accounts to setup wechat payment

[danieladitomaso]

Do I have to get a VPN and a sim card? both?

[uber]

I was able to use wechat with a foreign card.

[kabeerm]

Great video, very useful before my trip to China this weekend!

1 question tho, how do I change baidu map to English?

[stevepollard]

Dian is it better to use hotmail or gmail whilst in china and connect with vpn.

[rickie]

Hi, next week i will go to china for study. I'm still confused about what VPN to use, I have several VPN options like Express VPN and Astrill VPN. do you have a VPN recommendation for 1 account 3 devices, at a price worth it and have you ever used express vpn in China?