Real-time public conversation and news. In mainland China it’s often inaccessible, so travelers typically use local platforms for trends and public discussion.
What People Use in China
Traveler Tips
- ✓For public trends, news discussions, and hashtags in China, Weibo is a common starting point.
- ✓For lifestyle discovery and community discussions, Xiaohongshu is widely used.
- ✓If you need to coordinate privately with people in China, WeChat is usually the default.
Things to Watch Out For
- ⚠Access can be unreliable in mainland China due to network restrictions.
- ⚠Trending topics and content moderation rules differ by platform and region.