Travel eSIM · China
eSIM for China: prepaid data plans from $5.43
A travel eSIM for China gives you working mobile data the moment you land, with no SIM to swap, no roaming bill and no counter to queue at. You buy it before you fly, receive a QR code by email and have everything ready long before you reach Beijing or Shanghai.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Delivery |
|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $5.43 | Instant, by email |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $12.63 | Instant, by email |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $20.60 | Instant, by email |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $35.58 | Instant, by email |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $55.81 | Instant, by email |
Prices shown in USD. At checkout you pay in your own currency by card.
Networks the eSIM connects to in China
Once activated, the eSIM automatically connects to the strongest local partner network — no manual setup:
China Mobile5GChina Unicom5GChina Telecom4G
Where you'll use it
From the streets of Shanghai to the sights of Beijing and the giant pandas of Chengdu, your data travels with you across the mainland. A travel eSIM keeps your maps, messages and payment apps working as you move between cities, airports and taxis, so you spend less time searching for signal and more time exploring.
Set it up before you fly
Install your eSIM at home while you still have familiar wifi, then leave it dormant until you arrive. Scan the QR code, follow a couple of prompts and switch it on when you land. There's no plastic SIM to lose, no shop to find and nothing to collect at the airport.
Keep your own number
Your eSIM handles data while your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts on your home number. That means WhatsApp, email and two-factor codes keep working as normal, and you decide how much you spend on roaming for anything outside the data plan.
FAQ
When should I set up my China eSIM?
Install it a day or two before departure while you're on trusted wifi, then activate it after you land. Setting up early means your data is ready to use the moment your flight touches down, with nothing left to arrange on arrival.
Can I keep using WhatsApp and my normal number?
Yes. The eSIM only carries your data, so your existing SIM stays active for calls and texts. Apps like WhatsApp continue to work over the data connection, and your home number remains reachable throughout your trip.
Do I need to remove my current SIM?
No. Modern phones run an eSIM alongside your physical SIM, so both sit in the phone at once. You simply choose the eSIM for data while abroad and keep your usual number for anything else.