China eSIM

After purchasing an eSIM from eSIM Cards, you receive a QR code by email. Open your phone's settings, go to Cellular or Mobile Data, and select the option to add a new plan or eSIM. Point your camera at the QR code, and the profile downloads automatically.

Yes — and for China in particular, buying online before you travel is the most practical approach. Picking up a local physical SIM card as a foreign visitor in China involves registration requirements and ID documentation. Buying an eSIM from eSIM Cards online bypasses all of that.

Yes. The eSIM plan is roaming on existing local networks all over the country, so you will be able to connect to mobile data in cities, along intercity routes and at most tourist locations. Good data-speeds: mainly 4G, with 5G available in major cities.

eSIM Cards provide eSIM for China with validity from 7 days to 30 days, you can choose the suitable one according to your needs. The 7-day package is perfect for brief vacations and business trips. The 30-day plans are suitable for extended visits for business or pleasure, or travel that takes you between multiple cities in a matter of weeks.

Yes. That is one of the practical advantages of eSIM. The eSIM installs digitally alongside whatever physical SIM is already in your device. Your home SIM stays in the phone and continues handling calls and texts on your regular number. The eSIM runs separately for data.

Very much so. Short-term esim plans are available that cover a week or less — enough for a standard business visit without committing to a 30-day plan. The fully digital setup means you can sort everything before you leave, and the connection is live the moment you land.

Yes, and this is one of the stronger use cases for it. China is a large country, and many visitors cover significant ground — Beijing to Xi'an, Shanghai to Hangzhou, Chengdu and beyond. A single esim plan covers you nationwide, so there is no need to switch plans or hunt for a new SIM in each city.

This depends on the specific plan. Some plans offer a set total data allowance spread across the validity period — you use it as you need it until it runs out. Others may apply a daily cap. The plan details on the eSIM Cards site show exactly how data is allocated before you confirm the purchase, so you know what you are buying.

Yes, hotspot is supported. You can share your esim data connection with a laptop, tablet, or another phone using your device's built-in hotspot feature.

Installation of the eSIM profile takes a few minutes once you have the QR code. The actual activation — when the best eSIM connects to a live local network — happens automatically when you arrive in China and your device picks up a signal.