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China High-Speed Train Wi-Fi: Getting Online on Bullet Trains
China high-speed train Wi-Fi is on many bullet trains, but reports say it often fails and needs a Chinese app and phone number. Most people use mobile data.
Do I Need a Burner Phone for China?
You don't need a burner phone for China: no law requires one. Canada suggests a travel-only phone if yours holds sensitive data, and some officials use them.
Can I Use My Phone in China? Roaming, eSIM or Local SIM
You can use your phone in China: most phones work. Roam on your plan, use a travel eSIM or buy a Chinese SIM; Google and WhatsApp need a VPN on a Chinese SIM.
China Power Bank Rules: 3C Mark and Flight Limits
China power bank rules: since June 2025, domestic flights ban power banks without a clear 3C mark, and recalled ones. Carry-on only; no charging on board.
Beijing Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Beijing airport Wi-Fi is free. Join AIRPORT-FREE-WIFI-NEW and choose Passport Login, or get a login from a passport kiosk. Blocked apps still need a VPN.
Chengdu Airport Wi-Fi: Tianfu and Shuangliu
Chengdu airport Wi-Fi is free at Tianfu: log in with a text code or a passport kiosk password. Google and WhatsApp still need a VPN or roaming eSIM.
China Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Get Online
China airport Wi-Fi is free. Foreigners log in with a passport, a passport kiosk or a text code. Google and WhatsApp still need a VPN or roaming eSIM.
China eSIM With a Phone Number: What You Can Get
China eSIM with a phone number: most travel eSIMs are data-only. CUniq and 3HK eSIMs include a Hong Kong (+852) number. For +86, buy a SIM in China.
China Unicom Tourist SIM: Price, Plans and How to Buy
A China Unicom tourist SIM is bought in China with your passport at airports or stores. We found no official prices; Trip.com resells 7 days for US$14.04.
Chinese Phone Number for Foreigners: Legal Ways to Get One
A Chinese phone number for foreigners comes from a SIM bought in China with your passport. Alipay, WeChat, DiDi and Meituan take foreign numbers.
Daxing Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Daxing airport Wi-Fi is free. Join BDIA-FREE-WIFI and take a photo of your passport on the login page, or use a Wi-Fi kiosk. Blocked apps still need a VPN.
Guangzhou Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Guangzhou airport Wi-Fi is free. Join AIRPORT-FREE-WIFI and log in with a text code or a passport-scanning kiosk. Blocked apps still need a VPN.
Hongqiao Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Hongqiao airport Wi-Fi is free. Join Airport-FreeWiFi-HQ and choose Passport Login, or get a number from a passport kiosk. Blocked apps still need a VPN.
Pudong Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Pudong airport Wi-Fi is free. Join #AirportPVG-Free-WiFi and choose Passport Login, or get a code from a passport kiosk. Blocked apps still need a VPN.
Shenzhen Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Shenzhen airport Wi-Fi is free. Join Airport-ShenZhen-Free and log in with a text code or a password from a Wi-Fi kiosk. Blocked apps still need a VPN.
Chongqing Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Chongqing airport Wi-Fi is free. Guides say you log in with a text code, WeChat or a passport kiosk. Google and WhatsApp still need a VPN or roaming eSIM.
Hangzhou Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Hangzhou airport Wi-Fi is free: join HIA Free WiFi, then log in by text code, ID document or kiosk. Google and WhatsApp still need a VPN or roaming eSIM.
Kunming Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Kunming airport Wi-Fi is free. Guides say you log in with a text code, which may not reach foreign numbers. Google and WhatsApp need a VPN or roaming eSIM.
Xiamen Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Xiamen airport Wi-Fi is free. Guides say you log in with a text code, or get a password with your passport at a kiosk. Google and WhatsApp need a VPN or eSIM.
Xi'an Airport Wi-Fi: How Foreigners Log In
Xi'an airport Wi-Fi is free: join Xian Airport Free and log in with a text code, which the airport says needs a Chinese number. Google needs a VPN or eSIM.