Do VPNs still work in China? If you are currently in China, you're probably aware of how difficult it is to connect to a VPN right now. Don't worry - you're not alone. This is a problem people are having all across the country. So what has happened? Do VPNs no longer work in …
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Best VPNs for China in 2023 (+ my strategy to use them)
What is the best VPN for China in 2023? That's a loaded question that often gets met with simple answers from people who have never even lived in China. While there are plenty of options to choose from, I'm aiming to not only let you know what works, but also my exact strategy …
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China Visa Itinerary Without Flight or Hotel Reservations? (2023)
Can travelers apply for a China visa without flight tickets or hotel reservations? With all the new changes in the China visa application process post-Covid, it is now required that applicants present a verified flight ticket and hotel reservation. It seems ridiculous to purchase …
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COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2023 and Beyond
COVID-19. <sigh> It's disrupted everybody's plans. This virus, which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has spread at an alarming rate around the world, has decimated global travel. I've received countless emails from concerned travelers with plans to visit China in …
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