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If so, you might want to buy an eSIM that works across several destinations, including China.
Install your eSIM before or during your trip to China. Your data plan will activate automatically once you arrive and enable the eSIM on your device.
Select your departure and return dates
Excellent 5G coverage throughout China including Beijing, Shanghai, and major tourist destinations. The eSIM provides fast mobile data for ancient temples, modern skylines, and the Great Wall.
Skip the VPN in mainland China. Your TailSim eSIM connects to WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, and Gmail from the moment you land, no extra software required. Trips that include Hong Kong or Taiwan need a separate eSIM for each territory, since neither is part of the China plan. Travelers covering China alongside other Asian destinations can save with a multi-country eSIM that bundles data across the region.
14 plans are available for China, from $3.99 up to $67.99. Every plan is data only, delivered by QR code, and starts counting when you connect on arrival.
Same plan, same coverage, wherever you go in China.
TailSim, the best eSIM for China
| days | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days 1 GB | $3.99 USD |
| 15 days 3 GB | $6.99 USD |
| 30 days 5 GB | $8.99 USD |
| 30 days 10 GB | $13.99 USD |
| 30 days 20 GB | $20.99 USD |
| 30 days 50 GB | $44.99 USD |
| days | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 days Unlimited | $8.99 USD |
| 5 days Unlimited | $13.99 USD |
| 7 days Unlimited | $18.99 USD |
| 10 days Unlimited | $26.99 USD |
| 15 days Unlimited | $38.99 USD |
| 20 days Unlimited | $48.99 USD |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited data plans | ||||
| Instant activation with QR code | ||||
| Human support in your language | ||||
| Price adjusted per destination | ||||
| No mandatory app to buy and use | ||||
| No roaming charges or surprises |
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $26.50 | — | $26.99 |
| 20 GB | $20.99 | $40.00 | — | $39.99 |
| 50 GB | $44.99 | $49.00 | — | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $19.00 | $20.50 | $22.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $27.00 | $27.50 | $29.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $49.00 | $50.50 | $49.99 |
Updated: 2026-09-16
Pick the perfect data package for your trip to China based on how much you use your phone.
Check compatibilityGet your eSIM by email and choose the installation method you prefer for China.
Pick the method that best fits your device to activate the eSIM in China.
Available installation methods
Open the installation link you'll receive by email and your device will set up the eSIM automatically, no scanning required.
*Available on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.4 or later, and on most recent Android phones.
Scan the QR code you'll receive by email with your device's camera and follow the on-screen steps to activate the eSIM.
Stay connected across China, including popular destinations such as Great Wall of China and The Bund
Purchase your eSIM online before traveling to China, scan the QR code, and access mobile internet as soon as you arrive. No physical SIM card or local store required.
Choose the best eSIM plan for your trip to China, whether you need unlimited data for remote work or a prepaid option for maps, messaging, and social media.
Enjoy reliable mobile internet in China, airports and popular tourist areas.
Continue using your favorite apps, maps, messaging services, and online tools in China without swapping physical SIM cards. Enjoy a simple and convenient way to access mobile internet during your trip.
Fast, stable connection for the apps you use most in China
Clear video calls in China without unexpected drops
Share stories and photos from China instantly
Enjoy creating video content from China and uploading it without waiting or buffering
Navigate China with Google Maps without losing your way
| Activity | Usage |
|---|---|
| Google Maps | Low |
| Low | |
| Medium | |
| YouTube / TikTok | High |
| Hotspot | High |
| Traveler type | Suggested plan |
|---|---|
| Weekend trip | 3–5 GB |
| 1 week traveler | 10–20 GB |
| Heavy traveler | Unlimited |
The best eSIM for China is one with reliable 5G coverage, instant activation, and no roaming fees. With TailSim, you get unlimited data across China.
You only need an eSIM-compatible device and a plan for China. Activate upon arrival for instant internet.
Yes. Use your physical SIM for calls/SMS and the eSIM for mobile data. Disable roaming on your physical SIM.
Receive QR code via email, go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan, scan QR. Activates when you arrive in China.
Yes. eSIM offers instant activation without visiting a store. Coverage matches physical SIMs in covered areas.
Yes. 5G coverage is available at most Great Wall sections near Beijing including Mutianyu and Badaling.
Yes. 5G coverage is available throughout The Bund and Pudong for navigation and photos.
Install before traveling, activate upon arrival in China.
Access to 4G or 5G speeds. Fast throughout Beijing, Shanghai, and major tourist areas.
Some plans include hotspot. Check before purchasing.
Choose based on trip duration. Plans range from 1 to 90 days.
Yes. Your WhatsApp number remains unchanged.
Yes. Enable roaming for the eSIM to work. No extra charges with TailSim eSIM.
