China VPN: How to stay connected in China
Best VPN for China 2026 | How to stay connected with VPNs & eSIMs. In this video I cover everything you need to know to access the internet in China, tested & recommended by someone who's traveled there twice.
🔒 NordVPN (the VPN we tested & recommend) → https://go.nordvpn.net/SHBPD
📱 trip.com eSIM (bypasses the firewall completely) → https://www.trip.com/t/nyFnXSCbEV2
🌐 Check which apps are blocked in China → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
📖 Step-by-step NordVPN setup tutorial (you can follow the troubleshooting steps already before entering China, so it will be easier once you are there!) → https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/...
The BEST setup you can have and I can 100% recommend:
1. eSIM — bypasses the firewall and connects the second you land
Option 1: https://www.trip.com/t/nyFnXSCbEV2
Option 2: https://go.saily.site/SHv1 (this eSIM includes standard security from NordVPN)
You can also get 10% off your Saily eSIM with our code "lackysteps10"
2. NordVPN — for using WiFi without burning through your eSIM data
Link: https://go.nordvpn.net/SHBPD
3. Local Chinese SIM — extra backup data & makes your life easy
To be bought in Person in China (we liked China Telecom more than China Unicom)
More helpful links:
Where we book our Hotels in China:
https://www.trip.com/t/BVdtmGmoEV2
Where we book tours and tickets:
https://www.trip.com/t/rakk76roEV2
Where we book our airport transfers:
https://www.trip.com/t/DaxY3FqPGV2
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00:00 Intro
00:26 What is the Great Chinese Firewall?
00:57 Which apps are blocked in China?
01:14 Which apps/websites work in China?
02:09 Special eSIM that bypasses the firewall
03:12 Everything about VPNs
04:40 What to do BEFORE entering China
07:06 The PERFECT setup for staying connected in China
08:53 Troubleshooting Tips (Nr.1: Correct VPN Settings, Nr.2: If VPN won't connect, Nr.3: Download a few free VPNs as backup, Nr.4: How to use Google Translate in China, Nr.5: App to text with loved ones)
11:18 Summary
11:51 Check out our other videos for traveling China