Tips, tricks and apps for traveling in China

tl;dr
Share useful tips, tricks and tech for smooth travels in China.

Details:

• Where: 7:30 to 8:50 PM, Bugis NLB library, Program Room 1 (basement) or via Zoom
• Zoom link: Email joinmeet@posteo.net for the link. I will post the Zoom link in the comments below and on our Telegram channel one day before the meet.
• After: Discussions until last train/bus at the Bras Basah building food court next doors.
• Optional: Join Telegram for reminder: https://t.me/+7TNAbjU60PVjOTE1 (super low volume, used for reminders and sharing online meet links only)

More:
Looks like everyone is going to China these days. Let us connect with our friends who travel regularly to China. We will ask them to share travel hacks, tips, tricks, and useful technologies (such as VPN, e-payment, and AI apps) that they use while travelling in China. Join us to ask questions or share your own tips/stories.

We will discuss:
1. What apps to use in China? VPN or Hong Kong eSIM - best way to stay connected? How to secure your laptop/mobile?
2. What AI apps are good for looking up information while in China? Rebekah will compare her DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT China travel planning experience.
3. How to set up mobile payment? Useful accommodation and local transport apps?
4. What are the best cities outside of the regular tourist areas? Where to connect with regular people in China?
5. Current trends in China (good topics when you connect with people) and what is China-Maxxing?