Larry Language Lover Posted July 30, 2024 at 05:19 PM Report Posted July 30, 2024 at 05:19 PM Any recommendations for the best VPN to use in China? I've read that many of them suddenly stop working well or get blocked. One website suggested buying 2 just in case one suddenly has problems. 1 Quote
suMMit Posted July 31, 2024 at 02:42 AM Report Posted July 31, 2024 at 02:42 AM I've been using Astrill for 5 years, phone and laptop. Sometimes need to change the server city, and toggle some different settings, but has always worked fine for me. *Edit: A friend tells me that Astrill is not good on iPhone. 1 Quote
zhouhaochen Posted August 1, 2024 at 02:57 AM Report Posted August 1, 2024 at 02:57 AM Astrill is what gets the best feedback from what I hear from people. Make sure to install it before you arrive in China because obviously the site is blocked by the Great Firewall and it is troublesome (though possible via their support) to install once you are in China. 1 Quote
New Members LucianoLee Posted May 25, 2025 at 06:15 AM New Members Report Posted May 25, 2025 at 06:15 AM Astrill now is not stable in China, and be aware of their refund policy. "If our product is not working on your computer because VPN service is blocked by your ISP, we are not responsible, no refunds will be provided in such case." which means if it does not work in China, No Refund. After exchange 8 more useless emails, their guys then told the sales are final, no refund, even at the first email I request it. I lost 180 US$. I received nothing but an arrogance support team that kept dodging the issue over and over again. 1 Quote
suMMit Posted May 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM Report Posted May 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM I use Astrill everyday in China and have no problems with it, including from different locations, not just from home. Have you tried adjusting the mode (ie stealth), and the city? 1 Quote
Jim Posted May 26, 2025 at 06:42 AM Report Posted May 26, 2025 at 06:42 AM Same here, working fine for me. 1 Quote
Noam Posted March 21, 2026 at 08:40 AM Report Posted March 21, 2026 at 08:40 AM The Astrill refund situation is a real gotcha. I've been using SealVPN as a backup for when my main VPN can't connect, and it's specifically designed to hold up in restricted network environments. Not a full replacement for everything, but for basic connectivity when the GFW is being aggressive, it's worked well for me. 1 Quote
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