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Install VPN for Your Internet
Access
Everyone coming to China needs a VPN to access
Google, Gmail, Facebook,
Youtube, and many other blocked apps and websites.
 At
least, VPN will let you be able to check your Gmail
in China!
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It's a
secure encrypted connection between your computer
and a computer server overseas. All of your internet
traffic is routed through this VPN server. To the
websites you visit it looks like you are located in
the country of the VPN server. To the government
censors in China they can only see that you are
connected to a VPN, they can't tell what websites
you are visiting or what files you are downloading
(unless they can crack the encryption). This allows
you to access blocked websites such as Google
(and Gmail), Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc
from China.
Check Wikipedia's
Top Blocked Sites in China.
ExpressVPN
is our choice for users looking to stay connected the
web while in China. Our China team has been
using it for years. It is truly the most
reliable service with its stellar customer support and
30-day trial period. The desktop and mobile apps are the
fastest we’ve seen, reliable, with plenty of server
choices.
ExpressVPN
is really express. The first thing we want from VPN is
speed.
Their Hong Kong servers work with
blazing speed. They respond to emails promptly and
they know how to help you when solving problems. They
also have an instant chat, which is a great thing if you
need to solve your problems immediately.
Do not get some free VPNs because they won't work!
Install iit before you land in China
Chinese government blocks
ExpressVPN's
own site as well. So, please subscribe and install the
app before you fly to China. The installation is fairly
simple and fast for most people. It's always better to
get a VPN working on your computer and/or mobile devices
a few days before coming to China.
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