🎙️How to Listen to Ximalaya Abroad (2026): Region Lock Fix
Updated 2026-07 · RiftVPN team
The problem
Using Ximalaya abroad, playing audiobooks or shows gives "due to copyright, this is temporarily unavailable in your region," or audio keeps buffering and fails to load, and some paid albums also won't play.
Why it's blocked
Music platforms license songs by region, so when accessed from an overseas IP many songs turn gray and cannot be played. A China-access VPN routes traffic through mainland China nodes so the platform recognizes it as a domestic visit, and grayed-out songs become playable again. Ximalaya's audiobooks, podcasts and courses are also licensed by region, so large amounts of content are restricted from an overseas IP. A back-to-China line makes the platform recognize it as a domestic visit, restoring full listening.
How to unlock Ximalaya in 3 steps
- 1
Create a free RiftVPN account (unlimited data): sign up with your email on the website or in the app.
- 2
Download the app: get RiftVPN from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android); desktop users can install the Chrome extension.
- 3
Open RiftVPN, tap to connect the "Smart route to China", then reopen Ximalaya and refresh — it works normally.
FAQ
Is RiftVPN free?
Yes. You can use it free after signing up, with unlimited data and regional media unlocking included. VIP (from $1.99/mo) adds faster dedicated-line speed, an ad-free experience and other enhancements.
Will video stutter after connecting?
RiftVPN uses smart split-tunneling: only traffic to domestic apps takes the back-to-China line while everything else connects directly, minimizing impact on your local speed. If you hit stutter during peak hours, you can upgrade to a VIP dedicated line.
Do my Ximalaya VIP and purchased content work abroad?
Yes. After connecting to a back-to-China line, your VIP benefits and purchased paid albums all play normally.
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