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eSIM for China

Prepaid travel data for China

Available Plans (10)

Total 1GB Data

CA$1.56

1GB
No Voice
No SMS

Validity: 1 Days

Operator: Holiday

Total 1GB Data

CA$4.04

1GB
No Voice
No SMS

Validity: 3 Days

Operator: Holiday

Unlimited Data
Subject to daily Fair Usage Policy (FUP). High-speed data capped at 2GB/day in Europe, 1GB/day elsewhere. Speeds reduce to 128-256 kbps after limit.

CA$22.28

Unlimited
No Voice
No SMS

Validity: 5 Days

Operator: Holiday

Total 1GB Data

CA$8.94

1GB
No Voice
No SMS

Validity: 7 Days

Operator: Holiday

Unlimited Data
Subject to daily Fair Usage Policy (FUP). High-speed data capped at 2GB/day in Europe, 1GB/day elsewhere. Speeds reduce to 128-256 kbps after limit.

CA$25.28

Unlimited
No Voice
No SMS

Validity: 8 Days

Operator: Holiday

Total 1GB Data

CA$17.81

1GB
No Voice
No SMS

Validity: 15 Days

Operator: Holiday

Total 100GB Combo

CA$122.61

100GB
60 Min
50 SMS

Validity: 30 Days

Operator: Orange

Total 50GB Combo

CA$95.73

50GB
30 Min
50 SMS

Validity: 30 Days

Operator: Orange

Best eSIM for China Travel

Looking for the best eSIM for China? SimClaire helps travelers compare prepaid eSIM plans for China from $2, with instant QR-code delivery, simple setup, and data options for short trips, long holidays, business travel, and digital-nomad stays. With plans from $2, a China eSIM is one of the more affordable ways to stay online on your trip. If you want to avoid roaming charges, skip airport SIM kiosks, and get online the moment you land in China, a travel eSIM is usually the fastest option.

Why buy a prepaid eSIM for China?

A prepaid eSIM for China gives you more control than international roaming from your home carrier. You choose the plan size before departure, install the eSIM on your phone in advance, and keep your regular SIM active for calls, OTPs, or WhatsApp while using your China eSIM for mobile data.

  • Buy your China eSIM online before your trip and receive your QR code in minutes.
  • Avoid expensive roaming rates and surprise mobile bills.
  • Use maps, ride-hailing, email, browsing, and messaging as soon as you arrive.
  • Choose a plan based on your trip length and daily data usage.

How to choose the right China eSIM plan

The best eSIM for China depends on how long you are staying, how much video streaming or hotspot use you expect, and your daily data habits. If your trip covers more than one stop in Asia, choose a data allowance that comfortably lasts the whole journey. Short city breaks usually need less data, while road trips, content creation, hotspot use, and multi-week travel need a larger allowance.

Light data use

Best for messaging, maps, email, and basic browsing on shorter trips to China.

Standard travel use

Best for everyday navigation, social apps, ride bookings, and regular video calls.

Heavy data or hotspot

Best for remote work, tethering, frequent uploads, and longer stays with multiple devices.

How to activate an eSIM for China

  1. Check that your iPhone or Android phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked.
  2. Buy your SimClaire China eSIM and save the QR code email.
  3. Install the eSIM while connected to stable Wi-Fi before departure.
  4. After arrival in China, switch the eSIM on and enable data roaming if the plan instructions require it.
  5. Use your China eSIM as the mobile data line while keeping your home SIM active if needed.

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