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Google 地图在中国为什么不能用？
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⚠️ SYMPTOM
Google 地图只显示你的蓝点但不加载地图瓦片,或者完全无法加载。
🔍 MOST LIKELY CAUSE
Google 服务器被 Great Firewall 屏蔽。在中国大陆不使用 VPN 的情况下,Google 地图完全无法访问。
✓ HOW TO FIX
在 Alipay 的小程序内使用高德地图或百度地图 —— 两款都支持英文界面,并且兼容外国 SIM 卡。自 iOS 16 起,Apple Maps 在中国大陆也可以正常使用。
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