Those of you who`ve travelled to China in the past have more than likely experienced the effects of the Great Firewall - a controlled censoring of the internet which blocks a number of websites and services popular in the western world. The best VPN (Virtual Private Network) services can help you with this.
Whether you`re there on business or vacation, having the likes of Instagram, Facebook, Skype and WhatsApp blocked means you won`t be able to keep in touch with family and friends back home. With streaming services like Netflix blocked too, you may find yourself more than a little bored in your hotel room.
With this in mind, setting up a virtual private network (VPN) is a no-brainer for those travelling to China, as it`ll unblock all the sites you need to get your fix. The use of a VPN is, as expected, not exactly kosher, so we`re not condoning it ourselves. We have, however, rounded up five of the best options, if you decide to explore your choices.
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