Many people worry about not being able to connect with people at home whilst you’re in Asia, especially when you’re away long term. There is the misconception that Chinese people don’t use social media which the rest of the world use, but you’ll be surprised that Facebook, Skype, Instagram etc. are all being used very regularly within mainland China. Keep in mind that the Chinese government do shut down these VPNs from time to time, so you may need to download a new one.

 

Here is a list of VPN apps which have worked for a lot of people:

 

• VPN Master Unlimited

• Vypr VPN

• Nord VPN 

• Pure VPN

• Golden Frog VPN

• IP Vanish VPN 

• Private Internet Access VPN

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We Chat will also be your best friend! The app is like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram combined. It is a lifestyle app used by billions of people across the globe. It’s super easy to use and will keep you connected to all your friends in Asia.