China Short Trip eSIM (TSimTech)
Data3 GB
Validity5 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$4.99
China eSIM plans
21 plans · from $4.99 · 3 to 50 GB and unlimited · 3 to 60 days · 5G on 17 plans
Airalo
NextLink
RoamVault
TSimTech
China 5 GB eSIM (RoamVault)
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$7.49
China 5 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data5 GB
Validity15 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$7.49
China Special 7 GB eSIM (NextLink)
Data7 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$9.49
China 3 GB eSIM (Airalo)
Data3 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$9.49
China 10 GB eSIM (RoamVault)
Data10 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$10.99
China Unlimited 3 Days eSIM (Airalo)
Data28 GB
Validity3 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$12.99
China 5 GB eSIM (Airalo)
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$13.99
China Special 12 GB eSIM (NextLink)
Data12 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$14.99
China 15 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data15 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$15.99
China Unlimited 5 Days eSIM (Airalo)
Data43 GB
Validity5 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$15.99
China 20 GB eSIM (RoamVault)
Data20 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$16.99
China 20 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data20 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$16.99
China 10 GB eSIM (Airalo)
Data10 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$19.99
China Unlimited 7 Days eSIM (Airalo)
Data53 GB
Validity7 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$22.99
China Special 25 GB eSIM (NextLink)
Data25 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$26.99
China 30 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data30 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$29.99
China Unlimited 10 Days eSIM (Airalo)
Data66 GB
Validity10 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$33.99
China 50 GB eSIM (RoamVault)
Data50 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$33.99
China 20 GB eSIM (Airalo)
Data20 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$33.99
China Special 50 GB 60 Days eSIM (NextLink)
Data50 GB
Validity60 days
Coverage1 destination
China
$50.99
About China eSIM plans
For China the thing worth checking before you buy is where the traffic leaves the network. NextLink plans break out in Singapore, and RoamVault and TSimTech plans break out in Hong Kong, which is typically why the apps and sites you use at home keep working on them. Airalo plans do not list a breakout location, so do not assume one.
Which plan suits your trip
- Short trip (up to 5 days): China Short Trip (3 GB, 5 days) or an Airalo Unlimited 3 or 5 Day plan.
- One to two weeks: 5 GB to 10 GB on a 15 or 30 day plan.
- Working or streaming: 20 GB to 50 GB from RoamVault, TSimTech or NextLink, on 30 or 60 day validity.
The China Korea Japan Short Trip plan covers all three countries if you are continuing to Japan or Korea. See the FAQ for installation steps.
Pick a China eSIM by need
- Cheapest: China Short Trip eSIM (TSimTech) (TSimTech), $4.99 for 5 days.
- Best value per GB: China 50 GB eSIM (RoamVault) (RoamVault), about $0.68 per GB.
- Longest validity: China Special 50 GB 60 Days eSIM (NextLink), 60 days.
- Unlimited data: China Unlimited 3 Days eSIM (Airalo) and the other unlimited plans above.
Regional plans that include China
These multi-country plans cover China alongside its neighbours, which is worth comparing if the trip has more than one stop.
China Korea Japan Short Trip eSIM (TSimTech)
Data4 GB
Validity5 days
Coverage3 destinations
China · Japan · South Korea
$6.49
Greater China and Taiwan Premium 3 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data3 GB
Validity7 days
Coverage4 destinations
China · Hong Kong · Macau +1 more
$6.99
Asia Premium Short Trip eSIM (TSimTech)
Data3 GB
Validity5 days
Coverage11 destinations
China · Hong Kong · Indonesia +8 more
$7.49
Global Special 1 GB eSIM (Sparks)
Data1 GB
Validity7 days
Coverage128 destinations
Afghanistan · Albania · Algeria +125 more
$8.49
Asia Premium 3 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data3 GB
Validity7 days
Coverage11 destinations
China · Hong Kong · Indonesia +8 more
$8.49
Asialink 3 GB eSIM (Airalo)
Data3 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage16 destinations
Bangladesh · Cambodia · China +13 more
$9.49
Greater China and Taiwan Premium 5 GB eSIM (TSimTech)
Data5 GB
Validity15 days
Coverage4 destinations
China · Hong Kong · Macau +1 more
$9.49
Best World 1 GB eSIM (Ubigi)
Data1 GB
Validity30 days
Coverage173 destinations
Albania · Algeria · Andorra +170 more
$11.99
Compare all 21 China plans in a table
| Plan | Provider | Data | Days | 5G | Hotspot | Top-up | Exit via | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Short Trip eSIM (TSimTech) | TSimTech | 3 GB | 5 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $4.99 |
| China 5 GB eSIM (RoamVault) | RoamVault | 5 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $7.49 |
| China 5 GB eSIM (TSimTech) | TSimTech | 5 GB | 15 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $7.49 |
| China Special 7 GB eSIM (NextLink) | NextLink | 7 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Singapore | $9.49 |
| China 3 GB eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | 3 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | $9.49 |
| China 10 GB eSIM (RoamVault) | RoamVault | 10 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $10.99 |
| China Unlimited 3 Days eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | No | Yes | No | — | $12.99 |
| China 5 GB eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | $13.99 |
| China Special 12 GB eSIM (NextLink) | NextLink | 12 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Singapore | $14.99 |
| China 15 GB eSIM (TSimTech) | TSimTech | 15 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $15.99 |
| China Unlimited 5 Days eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | No | Yes | No | — | $15.99 |
| China 20 GB eSIM (RoamVault) | RoamVault | 20 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $16.99 |
| China 20 GB eSIM (TSimTech) | TSimTech | 20 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $16.99 |
| China 10 GB eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | $19.99 |
| China Unlimited 7 Days eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | No | Yes | No | — | $22.99 |
| China Special 25 GB eSIM (NextLink) | NextLink | 25 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Singapore | $26.99 |
| China 30 GB eSIM (TSimTech) | TSimTech | 30 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $29.99 |
| China Unlimited 10 Days eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | No | Yes | No | — | $33.99 |
| China 50 GB eSIM (RoamVault) | RoamVault | 50 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | No | Hong Kong | $33.99 |
| China 20 GB eSIM (Airalo) | Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | $33.99 |
| China Special 50 GB 60 Days eSIM (NextLink) | NextLink | 50 GB | 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Singapore | $50.99 |
China eSIM questions
Do China eSIM plans support 5G?
17 of the 21 plans list 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The others provide 4G LTE.
When does a China eSIM start?
TSimTech plans activate as soon as the eSIM connects to a network; RoamVault, NextLink, Airalo plans start on first data use. Install before you fly and keep the line switched off until you arrive.
Can I top up a China eSIM?
NextLink, Airalo plans can be topped up. TSimTech, RoamVault, Airalo plans cannot be topped up, so choose a size that covers the whole trip.
Where does my traffic exit with a China eSIM?
Each plan page lists its IP breakout location: TSimTech via Hong Kong, RoamVault via Hong Kong, NextLink via Singapore. Providers without a listed location are not shown here.
Does a China eSIM include a phone number?
No. All China plans are data only, without a local number, calls or SMS. Hotspot sharing is allowed on every plan.
What if my eSIM does not arrive?
Your QR code is emailed within minutes of payment. If it is not ready within one hour we refund the order automatically and email you a confirmation.