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Blocked sites in China, Looking for a blog website to use in china

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bailjam	May 22 2010, 07:12 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 22-May 10 Member No.: 1017671 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hay i was just wondering if this site works for blogging in China. I know a lot of blogging sites are blocked down there but im not sure which ones exactly. Also does anyone have any suggestions of blogging sites you know that work down there for sure? I was kind of looking for something..cooler like tumblr. But im pretty sure tumblr doesnt work down there Thanks

aopaq	May 22 2010, 09:38 PM Post #2
Tripper Group: Local Expert Posts: 1919 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 893	QUOTE(bailjam @ May 22 2010, 08:12 PM) Hay i was just wondering if this site works for blogging in China. I know a lot of blogging sites are blocked down there but im not sure which ones exactly. Also does anyone have any suggestions of blogging sites you know that work down there for sure? I was kind of looking for something..cooler like tumblr. But im pretty sure tumblr doesnt work down there Thanks TravelPod works just fine in China but as you suggested, it appears that Tumblr is blocked. I am not familiar with Tumblr but if you are looking for a travel blog site then TravelPod definitely has some advantages such as the route map. And of course, there are also the forums you can post travel questions to for advice while you are on the road. Happy travels and blogging!

babamonkey	Jul 15 2010, 02:21 PM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 15-July 10 Member No.: 1152561 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I'm going to China at the end of August to Anqing, are facebook & hotmail blocked? & does anyone know how long it would take for post to arrive from Ireland/Europe to this spot via sea (shipped post)... Thanks, Annie

aopaq	Jul 15 2010, 10:14 PM Post #4
Tripper Group: Local Expert Posts: 1919 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 893	QUOTE(babamonkey @ Jul 15 2010, 03:21 PM) I'm going to China at the end of August to Anqing, are facebook & hotmail blocked? & does anyone know how long it would take for post to arrive from Ireland/Europe to this spot via sea (shipped post)... Thanks, Annie You will find Facebook blocked but no problems with Hotmail. As for shipped post, that could take some time although I have no personal experience. Hopefully, somebody else can give you a better idea for the actual time.

skylab	Jul 16 2010, 09:02 AM Post #5
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_websi...public_of_China -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

babamonkey	Jul 16 2010, 09:47 AM Post #6
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 15-July 10 Member No.: 1152561 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(skylab @ Jul 16 2010, 09:02 AM) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_websi...public_of_China Sorry Bailjam, Totally using your forum for more internet advice, thanks & I hope you have a great time in China!!! Thanks too to those that answered my questions! If Facebook is blocked, does anyone know a good networking site like facebook that I can get my friends & family to join too so we can keep in touch as simple as Facebook? Something like Facebook to share pics etc... Thanks, Annie

aopaq	Jul 16 2010, 11:25 AM Post #7
Tripper Group: Local Expert Posts: 1919 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 893	Well, the most obvious is to use TP. You can post your thoughts and pics and your family can make comments. Another alternative is to get a VPN, which you will probably need to pay a bit for, but which will enable you to access Facebook and Youtube in China.

dzasta	Jul 24 2010, 04:15 AM Post #8
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-January 08 Member No.: 124909 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I used Travelpod when I was there. Works great except out west in Xinjiang where ALL internet is blocked. I Xian they had directions to get on facebook posted on the wall of the hostel (Han Tang) but you could only see and not post anything. sorry i dont remember the site.

iolair	Jul 27 2010, 03:40 AM Post #9
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 29-December 08 Member No.: 265494 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Windows Live also works in China. It has photo sharing, blog space, friend updates and the like. Or you could go Chinese and use 163.com or QQ. Not sure they have English versions though BTW - Internet should be accessible in Xinjiang now.

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