Travelling to China mainland? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €1,99.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €1,99 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €3,49 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €4,49 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €7,99 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €12,99 |
| 50 GB | 180 d | €37,99 |
China has three major operators: China Mobile (by far the largest), China Unicom and China Telecom. Together they offer one of the densest 4G and 5G networks in the world, with excellent coverage in cities, on high-speed trains and even in many rural areas. China Mobile has the widest 5G coverage. Networks: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom.
For a trip with a lot of maps, translation apps and VPN use, we recommend at least 5 to 10 GB. Many travelers use more data in China than expected.
On local Chinese networks the Great Firewall blocks Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, but a travel eSIM that roams via a foreign network usually bypasses this, so these apps simply keep working.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in China mainland on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
It depends on your trip. For mostly maps and messaging, 1 to 3 GB is plenty. If you use navigation, social media and some streaming, plan for roughly 1 GB every two to three days.
Right after payment. You receive a QR code on screen and by email immediately. It is best to install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave.
Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in China mainland.
The cheapest eSIM for China mainland at esimzu starts from €1,99, with a lowest-price guarantee. You pay in euros by Bancontact, card or crypto and receive the eSIM instantly by QR code, with no app or physical SIM card.
On a regular Chinese SIM card these apps are blocked by the Great Firewall. A travel eSIM that roams via a foreign network usually bypasses that block, so WhatsApp, Google Maps and Instagram simply keep working without a separate VPN.
Often not, because the traffic from a roaming travel eSIM is handled outside the Chinese firewall. Still, install a VPN in advance as a backup, since it can never be fully guaranteed.