Thanks. Useful information, but the problem you don’t explain is how to get a WiFi account in China. Can one simply purchase a SIM card at the port of entry airport. I am flying to Wuhan. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
It’s normally better if your mobile provider offers affordable roaming in China as this may also get round the firewall. If not you can get SIM cards at most airports or go to a mobile provider shop after you arrive. You will need your passport and expect to wait a while to get it all done.
Hi, must we get a local simcard to get the metro QR code? because I tried to fill in my homecountry phone no as I’m planning to use roaming but It did not accept that
I was able to link a Hong Kong credit card to WeChat but not a U.K. credit card. A U.K. friend also tried two weeks ago and was not able to get his U.K. cards to link with WeChat but did manage to use Alipay. I guess things may change over time.
You can use you local sim if you have a data plan but the didi driver won't call you if he/she can't find you. Normally it is not an issue as you can text as well.
If you are in Hong Kong then check with your mobile provider if they have a mainland package included or can be bought. This will normally give you the best option.
@@DJClark Thanks for taking time to go through all the processes for installing and using the Apps. How do I get Chinese internet data while I am in the UK so that I can be ease as soon as I arrive in a Chinese airport? Cheers!
@@LeHa-ct9ds That's a difficult one, you can check to see if your mobile company in the UK has a China plan, if that looks expensive then I suggest getting a sim card at the airport as you arrive. They normally help you install it. Otherwise you will need to go find a mobile shop after you settle down, but in my experience this can use a lot of time as you need to register your passport etc.
@@casalist5426 I spent two weeks recently traveling in China with a friend from the UK. He tried to use credit cards when he could but they only worked in about 25% of cases, mainly for the bigger chains or hotels.
Not necessary but if you don't have one the driver will not be able to call you if you can't find each other. That said I have never had an issue with that.
