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eSIM for China
Stay connected in China with our high-speed travel eSIM plans.
China eSIM Plans for Travel Data and App Access
Stay connected across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and wider China with instant eSIM delivery and practical guidance for common travel apps.
Useful for maps, translation, messaging and ride apps
Clear guidance for apps affected by China network restrictions
Hotspot support for hotels, business trips and city travel
Need help choosing?
Quick suggestions by trip length
3GB or 5GB suits maps, translation, messaging and light browsing.
10GB is a practical baseline if you use maps, translation and social apps every day.
Daily or 20GB+ plans are better for work, hotspot, video calls and multi-city China trips.
How It Works
Select enough data for maps, messaging, translation and any hotspot use.
Set up the eSIM before you fly so it is ready when you arrive.
Enable the eSIM on arrival and test key apps before heading into the city.
Reliable Coverage Across China
China travel often depends on mobile data for maps, translation, payments, messaging and transport. Some apps and services may be affected by local network restrictions, so test your essential apps after activation.
Useful for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen
Plan extra data for translation, maps and hotspot
Check app access expectations before travel
Need More China Options?
Browse all China eSIM plans for more data amounts, longer durations and daily options.
Travel data guide
Using your eSIM in China
A few practical details that help you avoid surprises once you land.
Will apps like Google Maps, Gmail and WhatsApp work with my eSIM in China
Google Maps, Gmail, WhatsApp and other international apps can be affected by China network restrictions. An eSIM gives you mobile data, but app access depends on the network path, local restrictions and any privacy or VPN tools you choose to use.
Does WhatsApp work in China with an eSIM
WhatsApp may be unreliable or unavailable on some networks in China. Install your eSIM before travel, test your essential apps after activation, and keep alternative messaging options ready.
Does a China eSIM work behind the Great Firewall
A China eSIM provides mobile data for travel, but it does not guarantee access to every blocked app or website. Access can vary by provider routing, destination network and local restrictions.
Choose Your China eSIM Plan
Pick by trip length, app needs and how much data you expect to use for maps, messaging, translation and hotspot.
Daily Plans
Daily high-speed data, then reduced-speed data where applicable.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Data
- 500 MB
$2.28
$5.00
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Short Stay
Best for quick trips, maps, rideshare and messaging.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Data
- 1 GB
$2.59
$6.00
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Best Value
Better value for longer stays or heavier data use.
- Duration
- 30 days
- Data
- 3 GB
$4.56
$9.00
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