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eSIM for China
China data without the bill shock. Pick a plan and land connected.
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China mainland eSIM Data
From$2.30
China mainland Unlimited eSIM
From$2.07/ day
China (mainland & HK) Unlimited eSIM
From$5.90/ day
China (mainland HK Macao) eSIM Data
From$3.22
China (mainland HK Macao) Unlimited eSIM
From$2.53/ day
China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM Data
From$4.60
China mainland & Japan & South Korea Unlimited eSIM
From$2.88/ day
Asia (12 areas) eSIM Data
From$7.00
Asia (12 areas) Unlimited eSIM
From$3.80/ day
Asia (20 areas) eSIM Data
From$7.20
Asia (20 areas) Unlimited eSIM
From$3.33/ day
Asia-20 eSIM Data
From$7.40
Global (120+ areas) eSIM Data
From$9.20
Global (120+ areas) Unlimited eSIM
From$8.90/ day
Global139 eSIM Data
From$15.20
China eSIM plans compared
Data, validity, price, and price per gigabyte for every China eSIM plan we sell.
Networks in China: China Mobile
| Plan | Data (GB) | Validity (days) | Price | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China mainland eSIM Data | 1 GB | 7 | $2.30 | $2.30 |
| Asia-20 eSIM Data | 1 GB | 30 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Global (120+ areas) eSIM Data | 1 GB | 365 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| China mainland eSIM Data | 3 GB | 30 | $3.90 | $1.30 |
| China mainland eSIM Data | 5 GB | 30 | $5.92 | $1.18 |
| China mainland eSIM Data | 10 GB | 30 | $11.70 | $1.17 |
| China mainland eSIM Data | 20 GB | 30 | $20.50 | $1.02 |
| Asia-20 eSIM Data | 20 GB | 90 | $84.00 | $4.20 |
| China mainland eSIM Data | 50 GB | 30 | $50.00 | $1.00 |
| China mainland eSIM Data | 50 GB | 180 | $64.00 | $1.28 |
What to expect in China
- Instant QR delivery by email after checkout.
- Activation in under 5 minutes once you land.
- Hotspot/tethering supported on all plans.
- 24/7 support by email if anything goes sideways.
China eSIM FAQ
- Can I use the eSIM at the airport when I land in China?
- Yes — install the China eSIM before you fly, then switch the line on after you land, and it connects to a partner network inside the airport within about two minutes, so you can order a ride, open maps, or message home before you reach baggage claim.
- Which mobile networks does the China eSIM use?
- Your phone roams on China Mobile — the same nationwide networks that local subscribers use — so coverage across China matches what a local SIM card would give you, and the eSIM automatically latches onto whichever partner network happens to be strongest wherever you are standing.
- Does the China eSIM support 5G?
- Yes — plans for China run on 5G wherever the partner network has 5G coverage and your phone supports it, and the connection falls back to 4G LTE everywhere else, which is still fast enough for maps, streaming, video calls, and uploading photos from the road.
- Can I share China eSIM data by hotspot or tethering?
- Yes — every China plan allows hotspot and tethering at no extra cost, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet, or a travel companion’s phone, and that data simply comes out of the same allowance you bought instead of a separate tethering bucket.
- Which China eSIM plan has the lowest price per GB?
- The best value plan for China right now works out to $1.00 per GB — that is 50 GB of data valid for 30 days at $50.00 — and larger data buckets almost always cost less per gigabyte, so buying one bigger plan beats topping up twice.