China eSIM: instant data for your trip
A China eSIM from Simnity gives you mobile data the moment you land, with no physical SIM and no roaming bills. We currently offer 28 China plans starting from $1.84 with validity from 3 to 180 days. Unlimited-data options are available for heavier users. Buy online, receive your QR code instantly, and connect in minutes.
Mobile coverage and networks in China
China has extensive 4G and one of the world's most built-out 5G networks, with strong coverage in cities, transport hubs, and increasingly rural areas. Travelers on a roaming travel eSIM get fast 5G in major cities.
The main mobile networks in China are China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom and China Broadnet. Your Simnity eSIM connects to local partner networks, so you stay online across cities and most travel areas without swapping a physical SIM.
Do you need to register a SIM in China?
No registration is required for a roaming travel eSIM. China's real-name registration rules apply only to local Chinese SIMs.
What is a China eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a China data plan is added to your device. Your normal number stays active on your main line, so you keep receiving calls and texts while you use the Simnity plan for affordable local data in China.
How to set up your China eSIM
- Choose a plan above based on how many days you are in China and how much data you need.
- Check out and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard.
- Scan the QR code from your phone settings while on Wi-Fi, ideally before you travel.
- Turn on the line and data roaming for Simnity when you arrive, and you are connected.
Why buy your China eSIM from Simnity
- Instant delivery. No waiting, no pickup counters. Your China eSIM is ready in minutes.
- No roaming shock. Pay a fixed price up front and avoid surprise carrier bills.
- Keep your number. Your main line stays active for calls and texts from home.
- Unlimited options. Heavy data days are covered with unlimited China plans.
- Top up anytime. Running low? Add more data without buying a new eSIM.
China eSIM FAQs
How much does an eSIM for China cost?
Simnity China eSIM plans start at $1.84 and go up to $89.00 depending on the data amount and validity you choose. There are 28 plans available right now.
Do I need to register or show ID for a China eSIM?
No registration is required for a roaming travel eSIM. China's real-name registration rules apply only to local Chinese SIMs.
How do I activate my China eSIM?
After you buy, you receive a QR code by email and in your Simnity dashboard. Open your phone settings, choose to add a cellular or mobile data plan, scan the QR code, and turn on data roaming for the Simnity line. Most travelers are connected within a few minutes.
Which networks does a China eSIM use?
Mobile service in China is provided by China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom and China Broadnet. Simnity China plans run on local partner networks, so you get coverage in cities and most travel areas.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in China?
Any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone works. That includes iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. Check Settings for an "Add eSIM" or "Add data plan" option to confirm.
How long is a China eSIM valid for?
Validity ranges from 3 to 180 days, so you can match the plan to a short trip or a longer stay. Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network in China.
