# eSIM for China

> Compare 157 prepaid eSIM data plans for China, from $0.47. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 365 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/china/ · Data as of: 2026-09-29 · Prices: US dollars

## China eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $0.47
- **Plans:** 157 in total, 46 made for China
- **Data allowances:** 100 MB to 50 GB, plus 23 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 3 to 180 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $0.66, typically $1.03
- **Networks:** China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, CHINA UNICOM GSM
- **5G:** 46 of 46 plans
- **Hotspot:** 46 of 46 plans
- **Top-up:** 44 of 46 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for China by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gb-7days): $1.09 | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-3gb-15days): $2.96 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-3gb-15days): $2.96 | [1 GB a day for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gbday): $7.07 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-5gb-30days): $4.62 | [1 GB a day for 14 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gbday): $14.14 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-10gb-30days): $9.13 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gbday): $30.30 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How China compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $1.03 per GB, China is cheaper than 76% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Singapore](https://esimnest.com/singapore/) | $0.47 | $0.86 | 43 |
| [Hong Kong SAR China](https://esimnest.com/hong-kong/) | $0.47 | $0.96 | 42 |
| China | $0.47 | $1.03 | 46 |
| [Australia](https://esimnest.com/australia/) | $0.47 | $1.04 | 46 |
| [Laos](https://esimnest.com/laos/) | $1.29 | $2.36 | 37 |

## Plans (157)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [China 100MB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-100mb-7days) | China | 100 MB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $0.47 |
| [China 500MB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-500mb-7days) | China | 500 MB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $0.62 |
| [China 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-500mbday) | China | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | No | $0.78/day |
| [China 500MB/Day (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-500mbday-nonhkip) | China | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | No | $0.81/day |
| [China 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gbday) | China | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.01/day |
| [China 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gb-7days) | China | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.09 |
| [China 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1gbday-fup1mbps) | China | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.25/day |
| [China 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-1gbday-fup1mbps-nonhkip-unlimited) | China | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.44/day |
| [China 1GB/Day (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-1gbday-nonhkip) | China | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.50/day |
| [China 1GB 7Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-1gb-7days-nonhkip) | China | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.58 |
| [China 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-2gbday) | China | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.87/day |
| [China 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-2gbday-fup1mbps) | China | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.50/day |
| [China - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-1-gb-7-days) | China | 1 GB | 7 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $2.65 |
| [China 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-2gbday-fup1mbps-nonhkip-unlimited) | China | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.71/day |
| [China 2GB/Day (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-2gbday-nonhkip) | China | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.75/day |
| [China 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-3gb-15days) | China | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.96 |
| [China 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-3gb-30days) | China | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.04 |
| [China 3GB/Day (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-3gbday-nonhkip) | China | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.71/day |
| [China 5GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-5gbday) | China | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.74/day |
| [China 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | China | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.76/day |
| [China 3GB 15Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-3gb-15days-nonhkip) | China | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.78 |
| [China - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-2-gb-15-days) | China | 2 GB | 15 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90 |
| [China 3GB 30Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-3gb-30days-nonhkip) | China | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.12 |
| [China - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-3-gb-30-days) | China | 3 GB | 30 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $4.52 |
| [China 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-5gb-30days) | China | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.62 |
| [China 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-3gbday-fup1mbps-nonhkip-unlimited) | China | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.63/day |
| [China 5GB 30Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-5gb-30days-nonhkip) | China | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.49 |
| [China 5GB/Day (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-5gbday-nonhkip) | China | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.49/day |
| [China - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-5-gb-30-days) | China | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $6.40 |
| [China 10GB/Day (nonhkip) Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-10gbday-nonhkip) | China | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $7.55/day |
| [China 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-10gbday) | China | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $7.80/day |
| [China - Unlimited - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-unlimited-3-days) | China | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $8.11 |
| [China 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-10gb-30days) | China | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $9.13 |
| [China - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-10-gb-30-days) | China | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $10.30 |
| [China 10GB 30Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-10gb-30days-nonhkip) | China | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.58 |
| [China - Unlimited - 5 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-unlimited-5-days) | China | Unlimited | 5 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $11.54 |
| [China 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-20gb-30days) | China | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.76 |
| [China - 20 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-20-gb-30-days) | China | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $14.98 |
| [China - Unlimited - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-unlimited-7-days) | China | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $15.98 |
| [China 20GB 30Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-20gb-30days-nonhkip) | China | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $19.89 |
| [China - Unlimited - 10 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-unlimited-10-days) | China | Unlimited | 10 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $22.03 |
| [China - Unlimited - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-unlimited-15-days) | China | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $29.44 |
| [China 50GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-50gb-30days) | China | 50 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $33.00 |
| [China 50GB 30Days (nonhkip)](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-50gb-30days-nonhkip) | China | 50 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $37.75 |
| [China - Unlimited - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-unlimited-30-days) | China | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Yes | Yes | $41.32 |
| [China 50GB 180Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-50gb-180days) | China | 50 GB | 180 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $42.24 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-500mbday) | 3 countries | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | No | $1.40/day |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-500mbday) | 3 countries | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | No | $1.87/day |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-1gb-7days) | 3 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.34 |
| [Asia - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-1-gb-7-days-5) | 18 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $2.34 |
| [Asia - 500 MB - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-500-mb-3-days-2) | 18 countries | 500 MB | 3 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $2.39 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-1gbday) | 3 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.50/day |
| [Asia (20 areas) 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-500mbday) | 19 countries | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | No | $2.50/day |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 3 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.62/day |
| [Asia (12 areas) 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-500mbday) | 12 countries | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | No | $2.96/day |
| [Asia - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-2-gb-15-days) | 18 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $3.12 |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-1gbday) | 3 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.43/day |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-1gb-7days) | 3 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.59 |
| [Asia - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-3-gb-30-days-5) | 18 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $3.59 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-2gbday) | 3 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90/day |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-2gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 3 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.02/day |
| [China (mainland & HK) 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-3gbday-unlimited) | 2 countries | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.60/day |
| [Asia (20 areas) 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-1gbday) | 19 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.68/day |
| [Asia - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-5-gb-30-days-5) | 18 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $4.84 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-1gbday) | 12 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $5.30/day |
| [Asia (12 areas) 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-1gb-7days) | 12 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $5.46 |
| [Asia-20 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-1gb-7-days) | 20 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.62 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-1gb-7days) | 19 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.62 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-3gb-15days) | 3 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.77 |
| [Asia-20 1GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-1gb-30-days) | 20 countries | 1 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.77 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-3gbday) | 3 countries | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.93/day |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 3 countries | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $6.05/day |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-3gb-30days) | 3 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $6.08 |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-2gbday) | 3 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $6.71/day |
| [Asia - 5 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-5-gb-7-days) | 18 countries | 5 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $6.74 |
| [Asia - Unlimited - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-unlimited-3-days) | 18 countries | Unlimited | 3 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $7.33 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 5GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-5gbday-unlimited) | 3 countries | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $7.85/day |
| [Asia - 5 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-5-gb-15-days) | 18 countries | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $7.86 |
| [Asia - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-10-gb-30-days-5) | 18 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $7.96 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-5gb-30days) | 3 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.89 |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-3gb-15days) | 3 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.89 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-2gbday) | 19 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $9.05/day |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-3gb-30days) | 3 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $9.20 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-2gbday) | 12 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $10.30/day |
| [Asia - Unlimited - 5 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-unlimited-5-days) | 18 countries | Unlimited | 5 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $10.30 |
| [Asia - 20 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-gb-30-days) | 18 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $12.17 |
| [Asia - 10 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-10-gb-7-days) | 18 countries | 10 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $12.36 |
| [Asia - Unlimited - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-unlimited-7-days) | 18 countries | Unlimited | 7 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $12.95 |
| [Asia - 10 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-10-gb-15-days) | 18 countries | 10 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $13.48 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-3gbday) | 12 countries | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $13.57/day |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-5gb-30days) | 3 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $13.73 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-3gb-15days) | 12 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $13.73 |
| [Asia-20 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-3gb-15days) | 20 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $13.88 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-3gb-15days) | 19 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $13.88 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-3gb-30days) | 12 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $14.04 |
| [Asia-20 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-3gb-30days) | 20 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.35 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-3gb-30days) | 19 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.35 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-10gbday) | 3 countries | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.40/day |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-10gb-30days) | 3 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.44 |
| [Asia - Unlimited - 10 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-unlimited-10-days-2) | 18 countries | Unlimited | 10 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $15.44 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-5gb-30days) | 12 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $19.44 |
| [Asia-20 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-5gb-30-days) | 20 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $19.58 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-5gb-30days) | 19 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $19.58 |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-10gb-30days) | 3 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $21.89 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-20gb-30days) | 3 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $24.19 |
| [Asia - Unlimited - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-unlimited-15-days) | 18 countries | Unlimited | 15 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $27.50 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-10gb-30days) | 12 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $30.23 |
| [Asia-20 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-10gb-30days) | 20 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $30.36 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-10gb-30days) | 19 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $30.36 |
| [China mainland & Japan & South Korea 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-japan-south-korea-20gb-30days) | 3 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $33.00 |
| [Asia - Unlimited - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-unlimited-30-days) | 18 countries | Unlimited | 30 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $35.38 |
| [Asia - 50 GB - 90 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-50-gb-90-days-3) | 18 countries | 50 GB | 90 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $36.83 |
| [Asia - 50 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-50-gb-7-days) | 18 countries | 50 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $42.77 |
| [Asia - 50 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-50-gb-15-days) | 18 countries | 50 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $45.62 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 50GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-50gb-30days) | 3 countries | 50 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $45.94 |
| [Asia - 50 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-50-gb-30-days) | 18 countries | 50 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $48.47 |
| [China (mainland HK Macao) 50GB 180Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-china-mainland-hk-macao-50gb-180days) | 3 countries | 50 GB | 180 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $48.84 |
| [Asia (12 areas) 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-12-areas-20gb-30days) | 12 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $52.67 |
| [Asia-20 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-20gb-30days) | 20 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $52.80 |
| [Asia (20 areas) 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-areas-20gb-30days) | 19 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $52.80 |
| [Asia-20 20GB 90 Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-20gb-90-days) | 20 countries | 20 GB | 90 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $55.44 |
| [Asia - 100 GB - 180 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-100-gb-180-days-3) | 18 countries | 100 GB | 180 days | 4G/5G/LTE | Yes | Yes | $67.58 |
| [Asia-20 50GB 180 Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-asia-20-50gb-180-days) | 20 countries | 50 GB | 180 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $109.00 |
| [Global - 300 MB - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-300-mb-3-days) | 192 countries | 300 MB | 3 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.56 |
| [Global - 200 MB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-200-mb-30-days-3) | 192 countries | 200 MB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.11 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 5 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-1-gb-5-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 5 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-7-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.99 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-1gbday) | 117 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $6.94/day |
| [Global (120+ areas) 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-1gb-7days) | 117 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $7.18 |
| [Global - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-2-gb-15-days-6) | 192 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.42 |
| [Global - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-30-days-4) | 192 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.45 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 1GB 365Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-1gb-365days) | 117 countries | 1 GB | 365 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.92 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-2gbday) | 117 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $11.73/day |
| [Global139 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global139-1gb-7days) | 127 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $11.86 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 10 SMS - 10 Mins - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-1-gb-10-sms-10-mins-7-days-4) | 165 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $13.26 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 60 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-60-days-4) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 60 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-3gb-30days) | 117 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $16.42 |
| [Global139 1GB 365Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global139-1gb-365days) | 127 countries | 1 GB | 365 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $21.02 |
| [Global - 2 GB - 20 SMS - 20 Mins - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-2-gb-20-sms-20-mins-15-days-4) | 165 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $23.76 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-5gb-30days) | 117 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $25.92 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $25.92 |
| [Global139 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global139-3gb-30days) | 127 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $27.94 |
| [Global - 3 GB - 30 SMS - 30 Mins - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-30-sms-30-mins-30-days-4) | 165 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $30.76 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $38.54 |
| [Global139 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global139-5gb-30days) | 127 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $39.07 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-10gb-30days) | 117 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $44.88 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 50 SMS - 50 Mins - 60 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-50-sms-50-mins-60-days-4) | 165 countries | 5 GB | 60 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $48.05 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 180 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-180-days-4) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $57.00 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 365 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-365-days-4) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 365 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $66.00 |
| [Global139 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global139-10gb-30days) | 127 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $70.22 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 100 SMS - 100 Mins - 180 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-100-sms-100-mins-180-days-4) | 165 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $79.00 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-20gb-30days) | 117 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $79.20 |
| [Global (120+ areas) 20GB 90Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global-120-areas-20gb-90days) | 117 countries | 20 GB | 90 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $86.50 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 200 SMS - 200 Mins - 365 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-200-sms-200-mins-365-days-4) | 165 countries | 20 GB | 365 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $89.00 |
| [Global139 20GB 90Days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-global139-20gb-90days) | 127 countries | 20 GB | 90 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $109.68 |
| [Global - 60 GB - 125 days](https://esimnest.com/china/#plan-discover-global-60-gb-125-days) | 139 countries | 60 GB | 125 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $169.00 |

## Mobile networks in China

- China Mobile (5G)
- China Telecom (5G)
- China Unicom (5G)
- CHINA UNICOM GSM (5G)

## eSIM for China: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in China?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in China, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for China cost?

Plans for China start at $0.47. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $7.07: 1 GB a day for 7 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for China?

Yes, 23 plans have unlimited data, from $0.78. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for China valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 3 to 180 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in China?

46 of 46 plans support 5G where the local network offers it; the others use 4G/LTE.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in China?

eSIMs for China are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.

### Is a regional plan cheaper than a China plan?

Regional plans that include China cost a typical $3.05 per GB, against $1.03 for plans made for China. A regional plan makes sense if you visit more than one country; for China alone, compare both in the table.