China eSIM
- China Mobile 5G
- China Unicom 5G
Unlimited Gold Plan
3 GB/Day at extreme speed
China · Unlimited Gold Plan · 3 GB/Day · 1 week
$39.27$35.70From the road
What travellers say about China
4.8 from 12,000+ travellers
- EN
“Installed on airport Wi-Fi before passport control. Maps were up before I left the terminal in China.”
- EN
“Kept my home number for bank codes. The China eSIM handled data — setup took about a minute.”
- EN
“Stable on the local networks listed on the plan. Would use it again next time I fly into China.”
Refund policy
Full refund within 30 days if unused — and if it does not work at your destination.
More about refundsActivation window
Validity starts on first use. Install over Wi-Fi before you fly.
How installation worksSecure checkout
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Customer support
Reach us before or during your trip if you need help connecting.
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How eSIM works in China
Install over Wi-Fi before departure. Switch the data line on when you land. Validity starts on first use.
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Buy a plan
Pick a destination, data allowance and validity period for China.
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Install your eSIM
Scan the QR from the email — on Wi-Fi, before you fly. No physical SIM.
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Land and connect
Data activates on first connection in China. Keep your home number.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your China trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
- City break3–4 days, one city1–3 GB
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
- One-week trip7 days, one or two countries3–5 GB
- Maps and transit
- Social and messaging
- Some hotel Wi-Fi offload
- Multi-country tour14 days, several borders8–12 GB
- Navigation across borders
- Photos and maps
- Occasional hotspot
- Working on the roadTwo weeks or longer, meetings on data15 GB+
- About 1 GB a day
- Calls and video
- Laptop tethering when allowed
China eSIM prices at a glance
Every Plota plan for China, sorted by price. All plans include 5G where available, hotspot sharing, and instant QR delivery.
China eSIM coverage & networks
Plota eSIM plans for China use reliable Asian mobile networks for 4G LTE and 5G where available. Coverage is built for travelers moving between Beijing and the rest of China. Enjoy stable connectivity for maps, messaging, and streaming without expensive roaming.
- China Mobile
- China Unicom
- China Telecom
China eSIM — questions, answered
An eSIM is a digital SIM in your phone. Buy a China plan on Plota, scan the QR we email you, and a data line installs next to your home SIM. Use Plota for data in China while your regular number stays for calls, texts, WhatsApp, and iMessage.
China eSIM guide — plans, setup & tips
From Beijing and beyond in China, stay online for navigation, bookings, and social without roaming surprises.
China trips move fast — airport transfers, trains, and last-minute bookings all need data. A Plota eSIM skips kiosk queues and expensive carrier roaming so you can connect the moment you land.
Install on Wi‑Fi before you fly: pick a China plan, pay, scan the QR from email, and leave the line off until you arrive. Dual-SIM phones keep WhatsApp and your home number on the physical SIM.
30 live China packages from $1.37 let you match data to trip length. Compare GB and validity above, then checkout for an instant QR — no shipping, no plastic SIM.
Looking for a Holafly, Airalo, or Saily alternative in China? Plota focuses on lower prepaid pricing with the same instant-QR workflow travelers expect.
Whether you're exploring Beijing or heading further afield, a Plota eSIM keeps you connected throughout China on asian networks.
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