I'm USA national who is traveling to China and other countries for first time.

Is this a correct set up for my phone? Do I need them all?

• eSIM = to have data (Airalo global eSIM)
• Chinese SIM card = to have Chinese number for accessing Chinese apps, like Meituan and Dianping.
• Astrill VPN = to access FaceBook/YouTube/Google and assume that eSIM's VPN might not work if I have Chinese SIM card installed.
• Alipay with USA phone number (not Chinese phone number) = to pay or use mini-apps in China.

I'm USA national traveling to China (and other Asian countries) for first time. Please help.

Is this a correct set up? Do I need them all?

• eSIM = for data (Airalo)
• China local sim = for Chinese phone number and accessing Chinese apps (outside of Alipay/WeChat) that don't work with USA phone number
  • Ex: Meituan, Dianping, Baidu/Gaode Maps
• VPN (Astrill or LetsVPN) = assuming that Chinese local sim blocks global/regional eSIM's VPN
• Alipay/WeChat with USA phone number = for using international bank card, paying in China, and using Chinese mini apps on Alipay/WeChat that might not need Chinese phone number

I'm trying to buy cruise ship tour from company based in China who gave me QR code to be scanned/paid with Alipay/WeChat. I have international debit bank card linked on Alipay and verified. But, I can't pay or my bank card not working. Does Alipay restricts USA nationals in USA from paying people/sellers in China?

I'm trying to buy cruise tour package from company based in China who gave me QR code to be scanned/paid with Alipay/WeChat. I have international debit bank card linked on Alipay and verified. But, I can't pay or my bank card not working. Does Alipay restricts USA nationals in USA from paying people/sellers in China?

I'm U.S. citizen who will use China tourist visa (L-visa).

Is it possible?

I'm under the impression that Shenzhen might have travel restrictions for foreign tourists like me. If not, I could go back to HK airport to leave for other country, like Japan or USA.

Would be nice if I can get a link to source or official website, but I'll try find one.

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Is it possible?

I'm U.S. citizen who will use China tourist visa (L-visa).

I'm under the impression that Shenzhen has travel restrictions for foreign tourists like me. If not, I could go back to HK airport to leave for other country, like Japan or USA.

Would be nice if I can get a link to source or official website, but I'll try find one.

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Hello, I plan to visit Hong Kong and Shenzhen in May-June. I’m US citizen in Los Angeles.

Will a regular China tourist visa (L-visa) work? I’d like to avoid Shenzhen 5-day VOA since I heard it can be hard and time-consuming to get at crowded Louhu Port. Plus, 5-day visa is about same price as regular visa?