EAGLESLOVER Posted January 29, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Have any of you experienced China travelers used a VPN in China and if so which one did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted January 29, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Yes, every time. But I've been in China for work, with leisure added on. Used Cisco VPN, through work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmaxey Posted January 29, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I am planning to use Nordvpn next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted January 29, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Have a backup or Plan B & C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat Cruise Posted January 30, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I have been in China many times over the last few years. Always been able to use VPN but need to have a few of them. As soon as the powers to be find the information they will add to the banned list. Just travel with 3 or 4 and you will be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty in Cozumel Posted February 3, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2019 So without VPN, what do you get exactly on the internet? I assume I will not have access to my e-mail (Gmail), Google Calendar, maps.google, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. Thanks Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted February 4, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) On 2/3/2019 at 12:28 PM, Betty in Cozumel said: So without VPN, what do you get exactly on the internet? I assume I will not have access to my e-mail (Gmail), Google Calendar, maps.google, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. Thanks Betty The Great Firewall blocks out about 80-90% of websites outside of China. The remaining are monitored and anything they don't like the content is blocked. Without a VPN those services you mentioned will be blocked. And it isn't just any VPN will work, you need a service that constantly poking for holes. Your VPN of choice may work fine today, but by the end of the week, it's plugged. Edited February 4, 2019 by Philob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted February 4, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 8:46 AM, Hoyaheel said: Yes, every time. But I've been in China for work, with leisure added on. Used Cisco VPN, through work. Major western companies have an "arrangement" with Beijing. I know the major hotel chains like Hilton, Sheraton have their own VPN to keep their reservations systems updated, likewise all the airlines. Cisco is big enough and your IT security folks probably don't want you outside of their VPN anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted February 5, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Yes, on one trip my husband came and we did tourist stuff in Shanghai, stayed at Hyatt on the Bund and he was able to use a few websites without the VPN, so sometimes it works out for guests in western hotels as well. But no guarantees, cause that's the Great Firewall 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted February 6, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 12:51 PM, Philob said: The Great Firewall blocks out about 80-90% of websites outside of China. The remaining are monitored and anything they don't like the content is blocked. A Wonder of the World to be built in Sid Meier's Civilization games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenbob Posted February 6, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 6, 2019 We will use the ship's (Regent Mariner) wifi when onboard....primarily to check email...and assuming that their satellite connection will not be subject to China's firewall. Correct? While off the ship, we will have a cellular data connection on our iPhones through Verizon. Assuming that this will require a VPN connection. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted February 6, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, mikenbob said: We will use the ship's (Regent Mariner) wifi when onboard....primarily to check email...and assuming that their satellite connection will not be subject to China's firewall. Correct? While off the ship, we will have a cellular data connection on our iPhones through Verizon. Assuming that this will require a VPN connection. Correct? Wifi on board should be fine using the ship's satellite equipment. Depending on your plan with Verizon, emails & texts should be no issue unless you use Gmail. I could access Gmail when I arrive and a day or so later...door slam. AOL & Yahoo! was always available to me. I know some folks use their work email account and have no issues, but I'm sure their IT security will. BTW you may see signs for FREE WiFi! Don't indulge, you have to provide your mobile phone number and confirm the text they send you. From then on you'll be getting spam texts for the next 10,000 years Edited February 6, 2019 by Philob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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