eSIM plans for China
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A China travel eSIM from Chinaesim gets you online the minute you land, no roaming charges and no SIM card to swap. 11 plans cover China, starting at $9.00, with up to 50 GB of data and validity up to 180 days. Buy online, get your QR code by email, and scan to connect.
China 2GB/Day
China 5GB/Day
China 10GB/Day (nonhkip)
China 1GB 7Days
China 3GB 15Days
China 3GB 30Days
China 5GB 30Days
China 10GB 30Days
China 20GB 30Days
China 50GB 30Days
China 50GB 180Days
Mobile networks in China
In China, your Chinaesim eSIM connects to China Mobile and China Unicom on 5G, selecting the strongest available signal automatically. Personal hotspot & tethering is supported.
Using an eSIM in China
- • Works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone.
- • Data-only, keep your own number for calls and texts.
- • Activates on arrival; validity starts on first connection in China.
- • Delivered instantly by email as a QR code, nothing to ship.
China eSIM, FAQ
Do I need an eSIM for China?
If you want mobile data in China without paying expensive roaming fees, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. You install it before you leave and it connects automatically when you arrive.
Will my phone work with a China eSIM?
Yes, as long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2018 onward qualify (iPhone XR/XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel). Dial *#06#, if you see an EID, you're good to go.
When does my China eSIM start?
Your validity period begins the first time the eSIM connects to a network in China, not when you buy it. Install it before you travel and it activates on arrival.
Can I keep my phone number in China?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM and is data-only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Chinaesim's eSIM for data in China.
Which mobile network does the eSIM use in China?
In China, your Chinaesim eSIM connects to China Mobile and China Unicom on 5G. Your phone automatically selects the strongest available signal, and personal hotspot / tethering is supported.
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