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

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  • 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
    @DianHuang  10 місяців тому +5

    If you have any questions about traveling to China, feel free to leave them in the comment section and make sure to check out SafetyWing if you're looking for reliable travel insurance!
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  • @jamierudberg4843
    @jamierudberg4843 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @SeanDollwet
    @SeanDollwet 10 місяців тому +5

    Great video! I learned a lot

  • @peterluo1776
    @peterluo1776 Місяць тому

    Just what I need...planning trip to China

  • @ghassanisabrina9127
    @ghassanisabrina9127 10 місяців тому

    Thank you dian for the tips 🙏🏻

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching 🫶🏻

  • @adityapurnama7074
    @adityapurnama7074 9 місяців тому

    I m glad to know u Dian❤

  • @thiaterry2992
    @thiaterry2992 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @SECRETPURPOSE
    @SECRETPURPOSE 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @Bernardjytan
    @Bernardjytan 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @fischman26-China
    @fischman26-China 4 місяці тому

    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?

  • @awangshahariffin1292
    @awangshahariffin1292 2 місяці тому

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

  • @stevepollard2169
    @stevepollard2169 3 місяці тому

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

  • @u2ber888
    @u2ber888 4 місяці тому

    I was able to use wechat with a foreign card.

  • @khe8969
    @khe8969 5 місяців тому +1

    what vpn did u use

  • @misuden1
    @misuden1 10 днів тому

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

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  9 днів тому

      That’s good to know :)

  • @YelleDelaCruz
    @YelleDelaCruz 7 місяців тому +2

    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

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  7 місяців тому

      The blue paw is the search engine- think of it as google and the red pin one is the baidu map - similar to google maps. Hope this helps ☺️

  • @giannimozanihusin6978
    @giannimozanihusin6978 8 місяців тому +3

    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?

    • @ald3baranh3ll_.
      @ald3baranh3ll_. 3 місяці тому

      The vpn app should give you instructions... Some require downloading/connecting in the phone setting. Some works immediately in the app. Yes, make sure the vpn works before arriving.

  • @kabeerm1392
    @kabeerm1392 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video, very useful before my trip to China this weekend!
    1 question tho, how do I change baidu map to English?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  9 місяців тому

      Unfortunately Baidu Map’s software interface does not permit translations to English. What you can do is type the place you want to go in alphabet or pinyin and it still will show
      Have fun in China!

  • @ncus3098
    @ncus3098 Місяць тому +2

    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

    • @buzzkillha-lw5zl
      @buzzkillha-lw5zl 22 дні тому

      where are u from?maybe I can help you,in mandarin or English?

  • @andrewisonyt5471
    @andrewisonyt5471 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @aroundtheworld8159
    @aroundtheworld8159 3 місяці тому

    Hello!Which app to use for searching restaurants?Do you have some another app for maps(Baidu doesnt function for me)?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  3 місяці тому

      For restaurant recommendations you can use 大众点评. Map wise, i only used baidu

    • @aroundtheworld8159
      @aroundtheworld8159 3 місяці тому

      @@DianHuang Thank you very much🤗

  • @rickie90
    @rickie90 9 місяців тому +3

    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?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi! I would recommend Astrill VPN because it has the most stable connection in my experience :)

    • @u2ber888
      @u2ber888 4 місяці тому

      ​@@DianHuangthis vpn is not cheap usd30/mth

  • @houseofheartsx
    @houseofheartsx 3 місяці тому

    Hi! Is it better to use a VPN or an eSIM card for traveling to China?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  3 місяці тому

      I personally have never tried esim so I’m not sure if it’d work there

  • @FabsHF
    @FabsHF Місяць тому

    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?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  Місяць тому +1

      No, i'm currently not in china, but it should be easier with VPN now cause more and more foreigner are going to china. I'll do an updated video once i have more info

    • @FabsHF
      @FabsHF Місяць тому

      @@DianHuang thanks for the reply!

  • @voradollar1338
    @voradollar1338 3 місяці тому

    Diane how do you spell name of travel app (trena)

  • @ThatBrokeDudeOfficial
    @ThatBrokeDudeOfficial 6 місяців тому

    are those vpn free or you have to buy subscription plan?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  6 місяців тому

      I would say don’t rely on free vpn because it usually don’t work in China

  • @loke3075
    @loke3075 8 місяців тому

    How is the economy in Shanghai or in China in general?

    • @johnnydeng3488
      @johnnydeng3488 5 місяців тому

      I just read an article from CNN, that said it's gonna collapse at anytime

  • @bhanujindal9253
    @bhanujindal9253 9 місяців тому

    Are you still in China?

  • @kashishanand86
    @kashishanand86 8 місяців тому

    unable to find beidu apps in google play

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  8 місяців тому +1

      it's called baidu map :)

  • @fongjiajun9696
    @fongjiajun9696 8 місяців тому

    Hi, would appreciate if you can share if shadowrocket is better

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  8 місяців тому

      I’ve recently switched to NordVpn cause the connection is better. You can find the link on my description box ☺️

    • @icecreamcake2
      @icecreamcake2 8 місяців тому

      @@DianHuanghi Dian, thanks for your informative video! Does NordVPN still work fine in China? Many Reddit users said it doesn’t work.

    • @cici4753
      @cici4753 7 місяців тому

      NordVPN and ExpressVPN do not work in China anymore, they've been down for months now.@@icecreamcake2

    • @u2ber888
      @u2ber888 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@icecreamcake2 Nordvpn has issue with window based desktop, not smart phone as I know.

  • @ajsamp7462
    @ajsamp7462 5 місяців тому

    I heard from foreigners that android don't work well as iphones in china? Is that true?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  5 місяців тому

      I don’t think so. I saw many foreigners who were using android in China. But I personally can’t clarify it because I didn’t use android there

    • @u2ber888
      @u2ber888 4 місяці тому

      ​@@DianHuangno issue at all with Android.

  • @China_love_Palestine
    @China_love_Palestine 3 місяці тому

    老外不愿意来中国旅游的很大一部分原因就是网路问题不好解决,这是很不错的建议

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  3 місяці тому

      希望以后会有更好的办法解决网络的问题

  • @johnzhou736
    @johnzhou736 9 місяців тому

    which VPN that you used? thanks

    • @fongjiajun9696
      @fongjiajun9696 8 місяців тому

      @@DianHuang would both be able to use whatsapp smoothly

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  8 місяців тому

      @@fongjiajun9696 yeah you can use all the blocked apps

    • @blairliu3974
      @blairliu3974 6 місяців тому

      What was the name of the 1st vpn you recommended? something cat? thanks!

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  6 місяців тому

      @@blairliu3974 shadow rocket

  • @ThatBrokeDudeOfficial
    @ThatBrokeDudeOfficial 6 місяців тому

    is there a way to know which hotel accept foreigners if we book through agoda or booking?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  6 місяців тому

      Before you book, you can message the hotel to make sure :)

  • @user-pr1ll1zy4n
    @user-pr1ll1zy4n 2 місяці тому

    Do people get imprisoned for up to 20 years for using VPN in China?

    • @xinniex
      @xinniex 2 місяці тому +1

      It’s legal to use a VPN, just make sure you’re using the right one.

    • @bihua-is1vu
      @bihua-is1vu 22 дні тому

      no

  • @ChandraChandra-er7nf
    @ChandraChandra-er7nf 5 місяців тому

    Are u from Indonesia?

    • @DianHuang
      @DianHuang  5 місяців тому

      Yes :)

    • @ChandraChandra-er7nf
      @ChandraChandra-er7nf 5 місяців тому

      @@DianHuang aq traveling kesana tgl 23 dec - jan, dr SG ke tianjin trus ke beijing chengdu shanghau, bole minta no wa kamu?