Everything I Wish I knew BEFORE Travelling China 🇨🇳

Planning a trip to China in 2026? Watch THIS First! + Use code PHOEBE to get 15% off your Simify eSIM here: https://simify.com/discount/PHOEBE. From setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay to the best VPNs that actually work, here is everything I wish I knew before my solo trip. In this video, I'm breaking down the essential apps, internet survival tips, and cultural do's and don'ts to make your China adventure stress-free. Travelling to China?! Here are the links you NEED: - Book your China Hotels, Flights and Trains via Trip.com: https://trip.tpx.gr/BYj1oC33 - Book your China airport transfer with Klook: https://klook.tpx.gr/1pbt3GZw - Book tours & activities with Klook: https://klook.tpx.gr/1pbt3GZw (use my code TRAVELFORPHOEBEKLOOK) for a discount! - Travel China with Eastogo: https://www.eastogo.com/?SQF_UTM_CAMPAIGN=travelforphoebe - Travel China with Odynovo: https://tinyurl.com/3zcehmvk - Surfshark VPN for China: https://surfshark.club/friend/mrMAessT - Simify eSIM for China: https://simify.com/discount/PHOEBE Watch my other China Travel Vlogs & Guides here: - Guizhou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt6KR8qJKX4&t=561s - Guiyang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAUcxAlo9aM - Tibet & Lijiang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmIDfESTo9w - Yunnan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvjdEeMqhIE&t=39s - Shanghai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L51Ws_R4Qr8&t=58s - Nanjing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs3dVNTUxvY&t=2s - Xi An: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwwrbvhr5hE&t=2s - Beijing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTrhgnE-Q84&t=31s - Chengdu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohcqv2G_20o&t=90s I use and recommend... 🦈 Surfshark VPN: https://surfshark.club/friend/mrMAessT ✈️ Search Flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/R50ba7 🎟️ Find Experiences: https://tinyurl.com/4eentpf5 📍Find the BEST hotel stays: https://agoda.tp.st/0PLnZFly 🧳 July Luggage https://julyau.sjv.io/GmQ6n9 💻 Book the best activities: https://gyg.me/HF4EyXMu 🚙 Pre-book your airport transfer: https://kiwitaxi.tp.st/8kK0umsb China is one of the most fascinating countries I have ever visited 🇨🇳 In this travel vlog, I share my honest experiences and reflections on travelling through this incredible country. This travel video provides a personal travel guide to China, offering insights into its diverse landscapes and rich culture for anyone interested in china tourism and to explore culture. If you found this video useful (or entertaining), I'd be grateful if you considered using the affiliate links above. I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Rest assured, these are the products and services I use and love. 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - The Cashless Reality: How to use Alipay & WeChat 1:21 - Internet Survival: Best eSims for China 2:24 - Essential Apps You Need Before You Fly 3:54 Best VPN for China & Tips 6:11 - Navigating the Language Barrier 6:59 - Getting Around: High-Speed Trains & Didi 7:47 - Safety, Scams & Solo Female Travel Tips 12:17 - Solo vs. Guided Tours: Which is better? 13:59 - Food Guide: How to Order & What to Eat 16:44 - Best places to visit in China 18:14 - My Quick-Fire Bonus Insider Tips ________________________________ #TravelWell #TravelForPhoebe #chinatravel #china #chinavlog #chinafood #travelchina #chinastreetfood #solotravel