Connectivity & Apps

Prepare Your Phone and Essential Apps

Use the local SIM guide to plan connectivity, review which apps work in China, then decide whether VPN preparation belongs in your setup. The power adapter guide covers charging devices. Service availability and provider terms can change, so verify them before departure.

An AI China itinerary can help organise priorities, but it should remain a draft until you verify the...

Editorial update: 21 October 2026. Source-based review by Kevin Fan. This edition is research, not a...

Do not assume Instagram will be available on ordinary mainland China mobile data or Wi-Fi. Australian...

Choose a map app for China that can find your exact destinations and the transport modes you need. Amap...

Do not assume Gmail will be available on a normal mainland China mobile or Wi-Fi connection. Current...

A useful China travel app setup is smaller than most lists suggest. Start with one payment app, one map,...

A mainland Chinese mobile number can make local calls, receive SMS codes and simplify some app workflows,...

Foreign visitors can book app-based rides in China through the DiDi Greater China app or ride-hailing...

Choose a China connectivity option by answering two questions: does the phone support the plan you intend...

Shared bikes are useful for short city journeys when the destination is farther than a comfortable walk...

A China eSIM should match your phone, trip duration and actual connectivity needs. Compare the selected...

The best VPN for China in 2026 is one you install and test before you fly, because the Great Firewall...

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