Internet Access in China

The Internet is available all over China, but not all of the Internet is available. Sites like Google's and social media like Facebook are censored and blocked, needing technology like VPNs for access. Wi-Fi connections are quite common, and you can connect to them often in the same way as in the West.
Free Wi-Fi Are Available in Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafés
Free Wi-Fi connections are available in hotels in urban cities and tourist cities. Outside of the hotels, popular restaurants and cafés also provide free Wi-Fi for customers. When you check-in a hotel, or just sit down in a restaurant, you can ask a member of staff for the Wi-Fi code to connect to their free Wi-Fi.
However, the difference between a major metropolis and a village town will be marked, so be prepared for some days without the Internet if you wander too far from other urban comforts.
Hotel Wired Internet Connections — Higher Speed Network
Some hotels' Wi-Fi can be slow when you try to open a page or log in to your app. Most hotels in China will also have a wired network available for their guests.
Free Wi-Fi is available in many hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
But in some cases this will only be accessible through their business center. Hotels that do have Internet access in their rooms will primarily use Ethernet cables to connect. The fees for Internet usage will vary between hourly and daily rates. Travelers can