Recently, “#chinatravel” suddenly caught fire in Europe and the United States, a video “China’s beauty is not like the real thing”, only 16s, has gained 2.5 million people’s likes, 43 million play ▶️.
Foreign netizens have been frantically liking the video and favoriting it, while praying that they will get rich soon and travel to China. Hahaha, so netizens all over the world are the same.!
Digital convenience is at the heart of daily life in China, from paying via Alipay and WeChat to hailing cars and takeout and ordering food via apps, so first thing before coming to China: how do foreigners access the internet?
International Roaming:
Opting for international roaming while traveling in China allows you to keep your personal phone number.
However, this convenience often comes at a high price.
Before taking off, it’s prudent to find out what roaming charges may be incurred in China, and also ask if there is a partnership with a Chinese telecom network, which may offer better rates.
eSIM:
Often a more economical option, with competitive pricing on calls, texts and data, especially when compared to the often exorbitant fees associated with international roaming, eSIM’s 15 GB of traffic data package for just $21 (~$150),
which doesn’t require a physical SIM card and doesn’t require magic, is particularly convenient for travelers, and can be activated even before arriving in China! Activation. The downside is that there’s no phone number to make calls or receive texts.
Travel SIM card:
After arriving in China, you can buy it at the airport with your passport and have a SIM card with a precious local Chinese number, which allows you to receive text messages and make phone calls directly!
Making reservations to sign up for an app account, ordering cabs, take-outs, booking hotels, buying tickets, etc., often requires the use of SMS and phone functions, which will greatly help foreign tourists to travel in China with ease.
The price is also very favorable compared to international roaming and eSIM cards, for example: China Mobile’s package, 20GB traffic data package + 80 minutes of calls, only costs 150RMB (about 21$).
One of the best places to buy SIM cards for tourists at Shanghai airports is a SIM card store located on the right hand side of the Cheerway Easy Go convenience store in the arrivals area of Pudong Airport, which specializes in selling Chinese SIM cards for overseas tourists.
(Next time, I will publish a detailed guide on how to buy a SIM card at Shanghai Pudong Airport in 2024, remember to follow me. If you need eSIM buying tips, you can also DM me~)
These explosive Chinese attractions are like windows for foreigners to see the real and vivid China:
There are countryside and mountains, pastoral songs in the fields, as well as skyscrapers and modern prosperity, we inherit the past, but also actively embrace the future!
Welcome to China! Enjoy your trip to China!
