vpn Archives - Travel China Cheaper Travel China the smart way! Expert tips and travel advice for China tourists and expats. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:07:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.ico vpn Archives - Travel China Cheaper 32 32 Does ExpressVPN Work in China in 2026? (or any VPN?) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/vpns-still-work-china Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8648 Does ExpressVPN, NordVPN or any other major VPN still work in China? If you are currently in China, you’re probably aware of how difficult it is to connect to a virtual private network right now. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. This is a problem people are having all across the country. So what has […]

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]]> What Apps Are Banned in China? A List for January 2026 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/index-blocked-websites-in-china Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8890 What websites are blocked in China in 2026 (January Update) This is a question that gets asked a lot, particularly among people who are planning to travel or move to China. It helps knowing what to expect, which is why I’d like to give you a comprehensive (and constantly updated) list of blocked websites in […]

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]]> Is it Legal to Use a VPN in China in 2026? (surprising answer) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/is-it-legal-to-use-a-vpn-in-china Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8043 One of the most common questions I receive about VPNs (or “Virtual Private Network”) is this: Is it legal to use a VPN in China in 2026? Since China censors the internet using the “Great Firewall of China” to keep people inside the country from accessing different websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Gmail, etc., it’s no wonder the […]

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]]> Best China SIM Card for Tourist | Ultimate 2025 Guide https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-sim-cards-guide https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-sim-cards-guide#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=11911 How can you get China SIM cards? And which China SIM card is best? While some travelers have the option to activate the international roaming on their home country phone plans, that’s either really expensive or not a good option for those who will be in China long-term. The best solution is to get your […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-sim-cards-guide/feed 36 How to Find Free WiFi in China 2025 | Tips to Stay Connected https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/find-wifi-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/find-wifi-in-china#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=11144 Is WiFi available everywhere in China? 100% yes. But is it easy for travelers and foreigners to connect to and use? THAT is a different story. Unless you are paying for international data roaming on your phone, knowing how to easily find WiFi in China will be helpful for when you need to connect to the […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/find-wifi-in-china/feed 6 Does Hulu Work in China? How to Watch in 2025 (it’s Blocked) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/expat-guide-hulu-in-china Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8701 Is it possible to watch Hulu in China in 2025? Although Hulu is technically not accessible in China, I’m still able to log onto my account and stream my favorite TV shows and movies. The frustration of being unable to access blocked websites is common, especially for streaming services like Hulu. What’s the secret? By […]

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]]> How to Access Instagram in China in 2025 (it works!) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-instagram-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-instagram-in-china#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8431 Is it possible to access Instagram in China in 2025? Even though Instagram is blocked in China and has been since the middle of 2016, it is still possible to use Instagram using a VPN…as long as you’re prepared. Here’s a quick explanation of what you need to know if you want to post photos […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-instagram-in-china/feed 11 How to Stream NFL in China 2025 (5 free & premium methods) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-watch-nfl-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-watch-nfl-china#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=7336 If you’re like me, you’ve wasted plenty of time searching for live streams of NFL football games and college football games online. You’ve thought to yourself, There’s got to be a better way to watch a high-definition football game in China, right?  Thankfully, there is. As we prepare for the 2025-2026 American football season, you […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-watch-nfl-china/feed 9 How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2025 changes) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-facebook-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-facebook-in-china#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8065 Is it possible to access Facebook in China in 2025? Most people are aware that China censors the internet and blocks a number of different websites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail and more. There are ways to access Facebook in China, though, and it’s likely a lot easier than you first thought. While some of […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-facebook-in-china/feed 4 How to Watch Netflix in China 2025 | Step-by-Step Tutorial https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-watch-netflix-in-china-tutorial Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=7039 Update 2025: Over the past number of years, Netflix has begun aggressively cracking down on the use of VPNs and proxies to access its content. On paying customers, none-the-less. What nerve! While this has made watching Netflix in China a challenge at times, my family and I continue to connect on a daily basis and […]

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