Reuse it next trip
Already have eSIM BFF from another country? Just add a China package — no new install.
eSIM for China
🇨🇳 China eSIM from XCG 8.77
A roaming eSIM routes traffic abroad, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN. You land connected on China Mobile, China Unicom, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE + 5G
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
China eSIM data plans — tax included
All China plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
XCG 17.72
XCG 3.54 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in China
Which networks does the China eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on China Mobile and China Unicom — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. 5G is available in Beijing and other major cities where the carrier opens it to roaming profiles; elsewhere you get LTE.
Good to know before you go
- Roaming eSIMs route traffic abroad, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Beijing and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several China eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the China package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your China eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in China
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see China Mobile in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
China eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for China cost?
Plans for China start at XCG 8.77 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for XCG 17.72. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the China eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on China Mobile and China Unicom — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. 5G is available where the carrier offers it to roaming profiles; otherwise you get LTE.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for China if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a China package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the China eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the China eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your China data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my China eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in China, so buying early costs nothing.
Anything I should know about data in China?
Roaming eSIMs route traffic abroad, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN.
Nearby
All of Asia →Traveling on from China?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
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Visiting several countries? The Asia regional plan covers China and its neighbors on one balance.
Land in China with your BFF already on.
From XCG 8.77 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
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