Travel FAQ
How to Access Google, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter in China？
China has nationwide restrictions on
accessing some foreign websites/internet. This is why the browser will show
"This site can't be reached" even when the WiFi signal is
strong.
Sites blocked in China:
1. Google, and all the Google services and
apps like Gmail, YouTube, Google Play, Google Map, Google Translate, Google
Bard, etc.
2. Social sharing sites like Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, etc.
3. Instant messaging apps like WhatsApp,
Telegram, Snapchat, Skype.
4. Online storing services like Dropbox and
Evernotes, etc.
7. Some other sites or apps: Wikipedia,
ChatGPT, etc.
We tend to use some domestic alternative sites while for foreigners
it is really a serious issue. To access blocked sites in China, the most
used and easiest way is using a VPN service. VPN stands for Virtual Private
Network, is a type of software that is combined with a series of servers
located around the world. There are many VPN services available, and we
recommend consulting your computer or phone manufacturer, as different device
systems may be compatible with different types of VPN.
VPN is very easy to use, just follow the simple steps below:
1. Select a right VPN provider, and obtain
the purchase/download channel
2. Download the VPN app to your desktop or mobile devices.
3. Open the application, activate the service, select the connection
type and your preferred server location, or let the application automatically
choose for you.
4. After the VPN is connected you can leave the app in the background.
