Complete guide for China internet access, eSIM, VPN, Alipay, WeChat Pay, riding taxis, food delivery, safety, and common travel questions.

📘 Table of Contents

Part 1: Internet — eSIM, Roaming, VPN

Part 2: Payments (Alipay / WeChat Pay)

Part 3: Transport & Maps

Part 4: Food, Delivery, Language

Part 5: Common Questions

Part 6: Emergency Info

👋 Introduction

I keep seeing the same China travel questions every single week,

• “Will WhatsApp and Instagram work in China?”
• "What is the best eSIM for China tourists?"
• “Which VPN works in China?”
• “How do I use Alipay or WeChat Pay as a foreigner?”
• "Is Google Maps reliable?"

I’m from Hong Kong and have been living in Shenzhen for 5 years. When I first moved here, I also struggled with internet access, blocked apps, payments, taxis, delivery. So I wrote this guide to help travellers avoid the common issues.