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eSIM for China
China data without the bill shock. Pick a plan and land connected.
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Data onlyChina mainland Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$2.30
Data onlyChina mainland Unlimited Data eSIM
0.5GB/day
From$2.07/ day$13.77 for 7 days · $1.97 / day
Data onlyChina (mainland & HK) Unlimited Data eSIM
3GB/day
From$4.88/ day$32.45 for 7 days · $4.64 / day
Data onlyChina (mainland HK Macao) Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$2.70
Data onlyChina (mainland HK Macao) Unlimited Data eSIM
0.5GB/day
From$2.43/ day$16.16 for 7 days · $2.31 / day
Data onlyChina mainland & Japan & South Korea Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$3.61
Data onlyChina mainland & Japan & South Korea Unlimited Data eSIM
0.5GB/day
From$2.60/ day$17.29 for 7 days · $2.47 / day
Data onlyAsia (12 areas) Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$4.31
Data onlyAsia (12 areas) Unlimited Data eSIM
0.5GB/day
From$3.02/ day$20.08 for 7 days · $2.87 / day
Data onlyAsia (20 areas) Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$5.63
Data onlyAsia (20 areas) Unlimited Data eSIM
0.5GB/day
From$3.33/ day$22.14 for 7 days · $3.16 / day
Data onlyAsia-20 Data eSIM
30 Day / 1GB
From$4.47
Data onlyGlobal (120+ areas) Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$6.78
Data onlyGlobal (120+ areas) Unlimited Data eSIM
1GB/day
From$6.61/ day$43.96 for 7 days · $6.28 / day
Calls + dataGlobal (118 areas) Calls + Data eSIM
31 Day / 20GB
From$24.30
Data onlyGlobal139 Data eSIM
7 Day / 1GB
From$7.61
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 Data eSIM | 1 GB | 7 | $2.30 | $2.30 |
| Asia-20 Data eSIM | 1 GB | 30 | $4.47 | $4.47 |
| Global (120+ areas) Data eSIM | 1 GB | 365 | $9.53 | $9.53 |
| China mainland Data eSIM | 3 GB | 30 | $3.74 | $1.25 |
| China mainland Data eSIM | 5 GB | 30 | $4.90 | $0.98 |
| China mainland Data eSIM | 10 GB | 30 | $8.21 | $0.82 |
| China mainland Data eSIM | 20 GB | 30 | $13.84 | $0.69 |
| Global (118 areas) Calls + Data eSIM | 20 GB | 31 | $24.30 | $1.22 |
| Asia-20 Data eSIM | 20 GB | 90 | $39.69 | $1.98 |
| China mainland Data eSIM | 50 GB | 30 | $33.75 | $0.68 |
| Global (118 areas) Calls + Data eSIM | 50 GB | 31 | $45.36 | $0.91 |
| China mainland Data eSIM | 50 GB | 180 | $43.20 | $0.86 |
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 $0.68 per GB — that is 50 GB of data valid for 30 days at $33.75 — and larger data buckets almost always cost less per gigabyte, so buying one bigger plan beats topping up twice.