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Start with these 3 essentials before you fly.
Visa/Mastercard works rarely directly. You MUST link them to Alipay or WeChat Pay before arrival.
Google Maps, Gmail, and Instagram are blocked. We recommend buying an eSIM (like Holafly) or a reliable VPN.
For navigation, Apple Maps is okay, but Amap (Gaode) is better if you can read a little Chinese. We explain how to use it in our guides.