China eSIM

China moves at high-speed-rail pace, from Shanghai's skyline to Chengdu's teahouses. Payments, taxis and translation all route through your phone here, making data essential rather than just convenient.

The price shown is the price you pay. Nothing is added at checkout.

Data bundles

One allowance to use whenever you like, until the plan ends. Starts on first connection.

  • 3 GB

    30 days

    $2.40

  • 5 GB

    30 days

    $3.48

  • 10 GB

    30 days

    $6.58

  • 20 GB

    30 days

    $11.29

  • 50 GB

    30 days

    Best value
    $27.09

Daily plans

The same allowance every day at full speed, for as many days as you choose. Use it up and you stay connected at a slower speed until the next day. Unused data does not carry over. Starts on first connection.

How many days?

  • 0.49 GB a day

    7 days

    then 384 Kbps for the rest of the day

    $4.051 day: $0.84

  • 1 GB a day

    7 days

    then 384 Kbps for the rest of the day

    $5.181 day: $1.00

  • 2 GB a day

    7 days

    then 384 Kbps for the rest of the day

    $9.311 day: $1.59

  • 3 GB a day

    7 days

    then 512 Kbps for the rest of the day

    $18.151 day: $2.85

  • 5 GB a day

    7 days

    then 384 Kbps for the rest of the day

    $18.291 day: $2.88

  • 10 GB a day

    7 days

    then 384 Kbps for the rest of the day

    $36.601 day: $5.49

Plans run on the local 4G or 5G network where there is one.

Install and start using your eSIM within 90 days of purchase. Unused eSIMs expire after that and can't be refunded.

Topping up an eSIM you already have? Add data here.

Good to know

  • Scanning the QR menu in a Chengdu hotpot place, your translation app is the difference between tripe and bamboo shoots.
  • 34 plans. The price shown is the price you pay, with nothing added at checkout.
  • As a QR code on your confirmation page, and in your email. Scan it in your phone settings. Plans marked "Starts on first connection" switch on the first time the eSIM connects at your destination. Plans marked "Starts when installed" start counting at install, so install those shortly before you leave.
  • Your number and home SIM stay as they are: the eSIM runs alongside them, and you can delete it after your trip.

How activation works

  1. Step 1

    Buy the plan

    Checkout takes a minute. Your QR code appears on your order page and in your email, so install it or save it when it arrives.

  2. Step 2

    Scan the QR in settings

    Add it under Settings, then Cellular or Mobile Data. Do it before you fly, on Wi-Fi at home.

  3. Step 3

    Most plans start on arrival

    Plans marked "Starts on first connection" switch on the first time the eSIM connects at your destination. Plans marked "Starts when installed" start counting at install, so install those shortly before you leave.

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Questions about this plan

How is my China eSIM delivered?

As a QR code on your confirmation page, and in your email. Scan it in your phone settings. Plans marked "Starts on first connection" switch on the first time the eSIM connects at your destination. Plans marked "Starts when installed" start counting at install, so install those shortly before you leave.

When does the plan activate?

Plans marked "Starts on first connection" switch on the first time the eSIM connects at your destination. Plans marked "Starts when installed" start counting at install, so install those shortly before you leave.

What happens to my existing number and SIM?

Your number and home SIM stay as they are: the eSIM runs alongside them, and you can delete it after your trip.