China 1GB 7 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90
China eSIM
Mainland China differs from other destinations because some international services are unreachable from domestic networks. Choosing a plan means checking how traffic is routed, not just how many gigabytes you get.
Plans listed
12
Network
China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom
Technology
4G / 5G
Local currency
CNY
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Fixed
Best for heavy data
China Unlimited 30 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- Unlimited (FUP)
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$60.90
Best value per GB
China 20GB 30 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$30.90
Best unlimited option
China Unlimited 5 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- Unlimited (FUP)
- Validity
- 5 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$11.90
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
All China plans
China Unlimited 15 days (partner)
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- Unlimited (FUP)
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- Unlimited
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$25.90
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China Unlimited 30 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- Unlimited (FUP)
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- Unlimited
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$60.90
China Unlimited 10 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- Unlimited (FUP)
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- Unlimited
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$21.90
China Unlimited 5 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- Unlimited (FUP)
- Validity
- 5 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- Unlimited
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$11.90
China 10GB 30 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$15.90
China 20GB 30 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$30.90
China 1GB 7 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Budget
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90
China 3GB 15 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90
China 5GB 15 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90
China 512MB/day 7 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 512MB per day
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Budget
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90
China 1GB/day 10 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$14.90
China 2GB/day 15 days
China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$42.90
How much data you actually need
About 1–2GB a day with maps, translation and ride-hailing. Running a VPN all day adds a little overhead.
When you land
Main gateways are Beijing (PEK/PKX), Shanghai (PVG/SHA), Guangzhou (CAN) and Chengdu (CTU). Enable the eSIM on landing and keep an offline translation pack for the gap before it attaches.
Where coverage changes
Cities have wide 5G including metros and most high-speed rail. Remote areas such as the Tibetan plateau or western Xinjiang thin out noticeably.
Cities travellers ask about
- Beijing — Strong city-wide and in the subway.
- Shanghai — Dense but fast in the financial district.
- Zhangjiajie — Some park areas lose signal.
Apps to install before you fly
- A translation app with offline packs downloaded
- Amap or Baidu Maps for local routing
- Alipay or WeChat set up with a card before departure
Networks in China
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| China Mobile | 4G / 5G |
| China Unicom | 4G / 5G |
| China Telecom | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 5GB 15 days | 5GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 512MB/day 7 days | 512MB per day | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 1GB/day 10 days | 1GB per day | 10 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China 2GB/day 15 days | 2GB per day | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China Unlimited 5 days | Unlimited (FUP) | 5 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China Unlimited 10 days | Unlimited (FUP) | 10 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China Unlimited 30 days | Unlimited (FUP) | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| China Unlimited 15 days (partner) | Unlimited (FUP) | 15 days | Yes | Partner (PartnerConnect) |
FAQ
Will Google and LINE work on a China plan?+
It depends on how that plan routes traffic. Plans roaming on domestic networks inherit local restrictions; plans that route traffic out of the country reach international services. Check the plan page before buying and keep a VPN as backup.
When does a China eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
Related
Plan data in this build comes from a demo supplier used to exercise the system. Prices and networks are replaced with live data once a supplier API is connected.
Last updated: September 4, 2026