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How to pick a China eSIM, what it costs, whether it comes with a phone number, and how to set it up before you land. Source-checked.
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Apps & Connectivity
Set up internet access, choose a map app for your phone and keep an offline recovery path that does not depend on one account or provider.
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Source checkedBest Map App for China
Compare AMap, Apple Maps and Google Maps for mainland China by phone, English support, live navigation, offline limits and failure recovery.
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Source checkedDoes Google Maps Work in China?
Find out whether Google Maps will load on your mainland China connection, check the routes it gives you and prepare another map and offline addresses.
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Source checkedHow to Use AMap in English in China
Use AMap Global (Gaode Map) in English in China: install the official app, confirm language support, verify Chinese addresses and test real routes.
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Source checkedUsing Apple Maps in China on iPhone
Does Apple Maps work in China? Check current mainland features, Chinese address search, transit routes, offline limits and an independent fallback.
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Source checkedChina Emergency Numbers and Offline Contacts
Know the numbers to call before you need them, and save a bilingual help card you can show when you cannot describe the emergency in Chinese.
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