To add friends on WeChat, follow these steps:
WeChat is quite versatile for adding friends, whether through direct search, scanning QR codes, or syncing with your phone contacts.
There are several types of WeChat Official Accounts. The ones most used by companies are the Subscription Account and the Service Account. It is up to the foreign company to decide which of these fits best with its marketing strategy.
WeChat Official Accounts are the tools the WeChat social network provides for companies to interact with their customers. Just as on Facebook, when a business opens their Official Account with WeChat, it has the possibility of acquiring followers. By means of WeChat, a company can get in touch with its followers through messages, or by directing them to a website or online store.
1. Go to https://mp.weixin.qq.com/ and click the Register button to start the signup process.
2. Select whether you want to open a Subscription Account or a Service Account.
3. Enter you email address and click on the Send Code button to receive the verification code.
4. Look for the verification code in your email and type it into the field: Email Verification Code.
5. Set a password for your account, agree with the terms and condition, and click Register.
6. Select the country of origin of your company and fill in the required information about your business.
7. You will be asked what verification method you want to use.
Even though you have three options, we recommend you use the WeChat verification since it will give you access to premium features on your Official Account.
8. Create an account profile.
Keep in mind, that for the name, you can only use Chinese and alphanumeric characters. Spaces and special characters are not allowed
9. Click Done and the registration process is finished.
Remember to verify your account within 30 days to start using your WeChat Official Account.
You’ve now got your very own WeChat Official Account!
Understanding these aspects can help users navigate and make the most of their experience with QQ, whether for personal messaging or broader social interaction within the Chinese digital landscape.
To use QQ International in English or another preferred language in China, here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Open QQ International and Log In
Step 2: Access Language Settings
Step 3: Select Language
Step 4: Save Changes
If QQ International is in Chinese by default and you need to change it:
By following these steps, you can easily set QQ International to display in English or another language of your choice, enhancing your user experience while using the app in China.
Adding a foreign credit card to WeChat Pay in China involves a few steps to ensure compatibility and functionality. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:
By following these steps and tips, you can successfully add your foreign credit card to WeChat Pay in China and enjoy the convenience of mobile payments during your travels.
Using WeChat Pay while traveling in China can be very convenient, especially once you have set up your WeChat Wallet and connected it to your bank account. Here’s a detailed guide on how to set up and use WeChat Pay:
Once your WeChat Wallet is set up and linked to your bank account, you can use it for various transactions in China:
By setting up WeChat Pay and linking it to your bank account, you can enjoy a seamless payment experience while traveling in China, whether for shopping, dining, or other transactions.
Virtual Private Network is a very useful tool, which enables us to access the unfortunately strictly censored part of the Internet. While living and traveling in Yunnan, virtual private networks can help you avoid the greater trouble of entering accounts on Google, Facebook, YouTube and other platforms. Of course, many websites that download virtual private networks are blocked from normal access, so make sure to arrange your virtual private networks before entering Yunnan.
In addition, it is important to know that not all virtual private networks work here. Please look at our suggestions below:
Astrill is a Seychelles-based company that has been providing virtual private network services since 2009.
The product specifications look good, at least initially: servers are distributed in 115 cities in 64 countries, many of which support P2P, and onions cover virtual private networks to gain additional privacy. There are applications for Windows, Apple, Apple, Android, Linux and routers, and the option to pay through Bitcoin helps protect your anonymity.
Express VPN is a popular BVI VPN service provider. This is a difficult market and the competition is very fierce, but Express VPN fully knows how to stand out: it is the best VPN provider we have selected so far and offers more functions than anyone else.
For example, the company provides a huge network of more than 3,000 servers distributed in 160 cities in 94 countries. Europe and the United States have the widest coverage, but Express VPN also have many locations in Asia, and several countries rarely appear elsewhere. For example, there are 27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region alone-TunnelBear covers a total of 22 countries.
VyprVPN is a popular VPN which is based in privacy-friendly Switzerland, and comes from the same stable of companies as US ISP Texas.net, Data Foundry, and top Usenet provider Giganews.
The service has a decent-sized network with 700+ servers in more than 70 locations. These aren’t solely focused on Europe and North America, either; VyprVPN has 14 locations in Asia, 5 in the Middle East, 7 in Central and South America, 2 in Africa and 5 in Oceania.
The above are some VPN recommendations. These VPN will help you to travel better in Yunnan. Please consult the staff of the website for more information.
Edited by Hellen He/何琴
WeChat is China’s Digital Vitality. More than 1 billion users are active each month, and this so-called “super pp” is ubiquitous in almost every aspect of daily life. Local people use it to chat with friends, publish updates, pay almost all fees or even more, which makes WeChat a mainstay of modern Chinese society.
Although WeChat may not be well-known outside Asia, it provides an easy-to-use English interface that tourists wishing to experience Yunnan culture first-hand can use. In the following guide, we will help you understand how to download and set up WeChat, how to use WeChat to keep in touch with people, and how to use WeChat to pay for shopping in Yunnan.
That’s it! You can now use WeChat to connect and communicate with other WeChat users.
To add other users, you need to enter the main “chat” page and click the small “+”icon in the upper right corner. From this menu, select Add Contact as follows:
From here, you can search for contacts in several ways. First of all, you can search for users by entering their phone number or WeChat number in the space at the top of the screen.
Unfortunately, now you can only top up with Chinese bank/credit card. Although WeChat will allow you to add a foreign visa or MasterCard number to your account, this is for verification purposes only and you will not be able to use the card to make purchases in China or recharge your WeChat account.
However, don’t worry. There is another way! The first obstacle is the application of WeChat payment function. For those who download WeChat using a Chinese user identification card, this option will automatically appear under the “I” tab of your WeChat profile. After WeChat payment is enabled, your personal data page is as follows.
However, those who download the international version of WeChat from their home countries may not see WeChat payment options on the home page. No matter whether WeChat payment function appears or not, in order to use it, you need one of your WeChat friends (who have already set up WeChat payment) to send you a “red envelope”, which is basically a direct transfer of funds.
Just click on the red packet and then click “open” to accept the transmission.
Receiving red envelopes will put some money into your WeChat balance, and WeChat payment function should appear in your personal data, if not already. Then you can use this balance to pay for shopping through WeChat!
At some point in the process, you will be prompted to set up the 6-digit personal identification code of your choice. Please remember this, because you need to enter a password whenever you pay.
If you are on one of our trips, your tour guide or travel expert can give you red envelopes and help you set up WeChat payment.
WeChat public platform is a new function module added by Tencent on the basis of WeChat. Through this platform, individuals and enterprises can create a WeChat public number and realize full access communication and interaction with specific groups of characters, pictures and voices.Next, I will introduce you to some excellent Yunnan tourism public numbers.
Public number:gh_20b96f71ea39
Yunnan TransAsiaDiscovery Travel Industry is the first portal for inbound tourism in Yunnan. After more than ten years of development, it mainly manages the routine tourism and various tourism theme activities in China “especially Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and Tibet”, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia along the Trans-Asian Railway.
Public number: chunwanyunnan
Return to the essence of tourism and make Yunnan tourism pure. Only do tourism products that have no hidden consumption and do not enter shopping shops. Refuse to shop, force consumption and take a tour.
Public number: wkm8899
Recommend life information around Kunming, Kunming beer and skittles information, travel, anecdotes, entertainment, various discounts and activities in Kunming, etc.
The above is a tutorial on how to use WeChat and the recommendation of the public number for traveling in Yunnan. Please consult the staff of the website for more information.
Edited by Hellen He/何琴
The news was updated on September 25, 2019.
In Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Yi ethnic group’s embroidery is called “fingertip art” by local people. It is famous for its complicated embroidery art and delicate patterns.
In recent years, Miyilu National Costumes Co., Ltd. (referred to as Miyilu) took foot in Chuxiong Prefecture. While retaining the traditional style of the Yi people, it has boldly developed and innovated its products. By taking daily necessities as the carriers, it works out handicrafts like handbags, wallets, tea coasters, suitcases, etc. They are both beautiful and practical, and are loved greatly by consumers.
“A girl of Yi nationality can dance as soon as she begins to walk, and can embroider as soon as she begins to use the chopsticks.” In Chuxiong Prefecture, the Yi girls are very ingenious, good at various embroidery techniques, such as set needle embroidery, running embroidery, black stitch embroidery and so on. The main patterns are flowers, birds, oxen and sheep, showing the splendid Yi culture between the stitches and the lines.
According to Zhou Xiaomei, manager of Miyilu, the artistic value of Yi embroidery is extremely high, but it has been affected by modern textile technology. The traditional embroidery cannot adapt itself to market competition. It once faced the dilemma of being lost. In order to solve the problem, Luo Jun, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage Yi embroidery of Chuxiong Prefecture, founded Miyilu, and through innovation, they have given new vitality to Yi embroidery.
It is reported that Miyilu has absorbed nearly 3,000 female Yi embroiders into the embroidery production with the cooperation mode of “Company + Cooperative + Farmer”. They have adopted the order-based production mode. The company offers unified solutions to product sales, solving the worries for embroiders.
After solving the production problems, on the basis of retaining the traditional characteristics of embroidery, Miyilu blended modern fashion elements into the embroidery while keeping the traditional features of Yi embroidery, making bold innovations and working out modern embroidery crafts that are both cultural and practical.
It is reported that Miyilu has developed dozens of modern embroidery crafts including suitcases, notebooks and wallets. Exquisite stitching, exaggerated colours, exquisite patterns… After innovation, the embroidery is shining with new vitality.
Source from http://english.yunnan.cn/html/2019/craft_0925/17808.html
WhatsApp Messenger from Facebook is a freeware, cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP) service owned by Facebook.It allows users to send text messages and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other media. WhatsApp’s client application runs on mobile devices but is also accessible from desktop computers, as long as the user’s mobile device remains connected to the Internet while they use the desktop app.
Is it possible to use WhatsApp in China in 2019? Even though WhatsApp has been blocked in China since June of 2017, I still remain connected on WhatsApp, so I can tell you from experience that it’s entirely possible…as long as you’re prepared. Here’s a quick explanation of what you need to know and how to make sure you can access WhatsApp in China.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to master all the major functions of WhatsApp
If you want to use Whatsapp to talk to your contacts, you need to make sure that WhatsApp is installed on their mobile phones. If so, they will appear automatically.
If they don’t have WhatsApp, you can send them an invitation via text message or email with a link to download the app.
On the iPhone, tap Favorites, scroll down and tap Invite Friends to WhatsApp
On Android, click the “Contacts” tab, scroll down and click “Invite Friends.”
Please note that if you decide to invite contacts via text, a standard text rate will be charged, so please consult your provider to ensure that your existing plan will not incur significant costs.
Once you have invited all your contacts to WhatsApp, you can start sending and receiving messages.
Open WhatsApp and click the chat icon at the bottom right corner or top of the screen, depending on the device you are using.
Select the contact to whom you want to send text and start composing the message.
When finished, click the send icon (small white plane on blue background)
You will notice different coloured check marks next to each message.
One grey tick means that the message has been successfully sent from your phone
Two grey ticks means that the message has been successfully delivered to your contact’s phone
Two blue ticks means that your contact has read your message
If you’ve sent a message to a group of contacts, the second grey tick will not appear until all contacts have received your message. The two blue ticks will not appear until everyone has read the message.
You can send messages to multiple people at once by setting up a group.
Go to the chat screen and tap on the three dots at the top right on an Android phone or at the bottom of the iPhone screen.
Select ‘New Group’
Now add group members by either tapping on their profile or typing their name into the search box
Add an optional icon for the group by tapping on the empty photo box and then add a name by typing in the group subject
Once you’ve finished, tap ‘Create’ to finish or just tap on the tick
To send a picture to a contact follow these steps…
Open up a chat and tap on the attachments icon (a plus sign on iPhone or the paperclip on an Android)
Or go into camera mode by tapping on the camera icon at the top of the chat screen and send an image directly
If you haven’t already given WhatsApp permission to use your camera, you’ll need to do so now. You can either use your camera to take a new picture or select the Photo & Video Library/Gallery which will open up your existing pictures for you to choose one to send. Tap on the one you want and it’ll be added to a chat.
The above is a tutorial on how to use WeChat and a recommendation on public numbers for traveling in Yunnan. Please consult the website staff for details.
Reasonable use of the software can help you travel better in Yunnan.
Edited by Hellen He/何琴
Erhai Lake is the largest highland lake next to Dianchi and one of the seven biggest fresh water lakes in China. It has its feature shaped as a human’s ear, whose surface equals 250 kilometers square, running from Dengchuan in the north with its south end at the Xiaguan city. It is 9 kilometers in width and 40 kilometers in length. The landscape of the Erhai Lake includes nine bends, five lakes, three islands, and four continents. Because of its crystal clear water and the charming landscape, it is also titled as “Pearl of Plateau”. Taking a cruise is an enjoyable way to immerse yourself in the beauty of Erhai Lake. There are three piers around the lake, Xiaguan Pier(下关码头), Taoyuan Pier(桃园码头), and Longkan Pier(龙龛码头).
The branch company of Erhai cruises owns large luxury catamaran tourist ships such as Dujuan(杜鹃号), Cangshan(苍山号), Dayun(大运号), Erhai No.1(洱海一号), Erhai No.2(洱海二号), etc, which are the largest, highest class, fully equipped and fastest cruise ship in Yunnan province, with a rated capacity ranging from 400 to 950 passengers. They have a lot of private rooms for you to choose from. Additional charges will be imposed depending on the size of the room. Otherwise, just find a seat under the sun which is free. The cruise ship is equipped with KTV private rooms, ethnic singing and dancing performance hall, commercial department and five golden flower photography department and other multi-functional facilities.On the cruise ship, there will be a performance of “Three Course Tea” with strong ethnic characteristics, which will let you appreciate the unique ethnic customs and dances of the Bai people.
Also called Erhai Lake Pier, Xiaguan pier is located in the Dongnanyan of the Erhe River in Dali, covers an area of 4.4 hectares. Its Main Building, with total floor space of 3,200 square meters, offers passengers with convenience in getting on and off regular ships, and taking rest. Apart from the Building, there are a square, parking lot, roads and green area. There is also a Ship Examination Center of the Shipping Company.
Transportation: It’s near Erhai Park and tourists can take bus route No.6 from Xiaguan to Erhai Lake Pier or take a taxi to.
Also called Butterfly Spring Pier, Taoyuan pier is located in Taoyuan village, just opposite road of Butterfly Spring. The area of Taoyuan pier has been developed commercially and maturely. The buses of travel agencies are in an endless stream, most of which are heading to the famous Shuanglang at the opposite shore. There are good accommodations around the pier, where you can enjoy the beautiful Erhai lake scenery.
Transportation:
There is no direct bus coming from Dali Ancient Town to Taoyuan Pier. Tourists can take the shuttle bus from Dali to Shaunglang(双廊), Jiangwei(江尾) or Butterfly Spring(蝴蝶泉) and get off at Taoyuan Pier. Alternatively, take a taxi or share a local vehicle to with others to Taoyuan pier.
Longkan village, is one of the small villages near the ancient city of Dali by Erhai lake. Longkan pier is located in this village. The surroundings is very quiet, and there are no redundant buildings, only farmland. It is also the gathering place of seaview houses.
Transportation:
1.Take Bus Route No. 4 or No.8 from Xiaguan to Dali Ancient Town;
2.Take Bus Route No. 3 at the North Gate of Dali Ancient Town to Longkan Pier;
3.Take Bus Route No. C2 at Dali Ancient Town to Caicun Pier(才村码头) and then walk to Longkan Pier.
There are two types of ships: big cruise or small cruise serving in different routes. The long route is for big cruise only and the short route are suitable for both. Please Note: The cruise information may adjust based on the season, weather and number of travelers, etc. To inquiry more Erhai Lake cruise itineraries and tickets, please feel free to contact our professional travel consultants.
Route 1: Xiaguan Pier(下关码头) – Longkan Pier(龙龛码头) – Little Putuo Island(小普陀) – Nanzhao Folk Island(南诏风情岛) – Taoyuan Pier(桃园码头)
If you are ready by 8:00 – 9:00, you can choose the Erhai Lake Pier (Xiaguan Pier) as your point of departure. At 09:00, the ship will set out from Xiaguan pier and arrive at Longkan pier at around 09:30-10:00. Then continue the tour to Little Putuo and Nanzhao Folk Island. Sometimes the visit to Little Putuo will be cancelled according to the actual conditions. Tourists will have about 40 minutes at Nanzhao Folk Island. You will have a great time with the Bai People’s Three Courses of Tea when you visit the Nanzhao Folk Island.
Route 2: Taoyuan Pier(桃园码头) – Nanzhao Folk Island(南诏风情岛) – Longkan Pier(龙龛码头) – Xiaguan Pier(下关码头)
At around 13:30 – 14:00, the ship will sail back from Taoyuan Pier to Xiaguan Pier via Nanzhao Folk Island and Longkan Pier. The same as the route 1, tourists will have a great time with the Bai People’s Three Courses of Tea when you visit the Nanzhao Folk Island. The whole journey will take about 3-4 hours. Around 17:30 – 18:00, you will arrive at the Longkan Pier.
Route: Longkan Pier(龙龛码头) – Longquan Peninsula(龙荃半岛), namely Tianjingge(天镜阁) – Longkan Pier(龙龛码头)
This short route of Erhai Lake is suitable both for big ship and small ship. You can get to the Longquan Peninsula through the Longkan Pier. The departure time for big ship is 10:00 and 14;00. Please arrive at the pier in advance if you want to catch the big ship. As for the small ship, it will depart when it is full. Also, the Bai People’s Three Courses of Tea is ready for tourists to experience their unique culture.
Little Putuo Island is the smallest island in Erhai Lake, which is very close to the Wase Village. One of the greatest attractions of this island is the Little Putuo Temple built in the Ming-dynasty of 15th century, and originally devoted to Bodhisattva Kwanyin. Worshippers can visit either of the two floors available in the temple and have a bird’s eye view of the lake. In the winter, you will see a vast number of seagulls.
Popularly known as the Nanzhao Love Island, the folk island of Nanzhao, located in the north of Erhai Lake, is an important cultural site of the Bai people. This is one of the three islands which you find in Erhai Lake. t is about five minutes from Shuanglang by cruise. Besides the hills, threes, beach, there are eight which are man-made.
During the Erhai cruise, it is recommended to enjoy the most famous Three Course Tea Ceremony in the region. In Chinese, it is called San Dao Cha. During this ceremony, the following tea will be served: a bitter tea, a sweet tea and tea of aftertaste finish. So the travellers can take part in one of the most important traditions of the Bai minority.
It is situated in the east bank of Erhai Lake, facing Dali Old Town across the lake. It is an ideal place to view Silver Cangshan Mountain and Jade Erhai Lake. There are several Buddhist sites worth exploring, such as “Luoquan Temple”, “Guanyin Pavilion” and “Luoquan Pagoda”.
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The news was updated on September 25, 2019.
This year’s first snowfall occurred at the Yulong Snow Mountain scenic area in Lijiang, northwest Yunnan on September 22, drawing in as many as 15,000 tourists that day.
Source from http://english.yunnan.cn/html/2019/travel_0925/17803.html
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