Travelling to China (mainland & HK)? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €4,49.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 GB per dag | 1 d | €4,49 |
This eSIM covers mainland China and Hong Kong, Macau is not included. On the mainland it runs on China Mobile and China Unicom (both with 5G) and China Telecom (4G). Together they give strong coverage in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen and along the high-speed rail lines. In Hong Kong it connects to the 5G network of 3 Hong Kong. When you cross the border, for example on the high-speed train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen or Guangzhou, the eSIM usually switches to a network on the other side automatically. Networks: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, 3 Hong Kong.
This is a day pass with 3 GB for one day, plenty for maps, translation apps, WeChat and social media during a layover or a day trip. If you stay longer, you can top up the eSIM or choose a plan that is valid for several days.
Mainland China and Hong Kong are outside the EU, so EU roaming rules do not apply and roaming on your home plan usually costs extra. On local Chinese networks the Great Firewall blocks Google, WhatsApp and Instagram, but a travel eSIM that roams via a foreign network usually keeps these apps working.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in China (mainland & HK) 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 & HK).
The cheapest eSIM for China (mainland & HK) at esimzu starts from €4,49, 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.
You get 3 GB of mobile data for one day, usable in mainland China and in Hong Kong. The eSIM only activates once it connects to a network at your destination, so you can install it at home before you leave. If you stay longer, you can top up the eSIM.
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 work without a separate VPN. Still, install a VPN before you leave as a backup, since it can never be fully guaranteed. In Hong Kong the block does not apply.
Yes, both the mainland and Hong Kong are included in this plan. Whether you take the high-speed train from West Kowloon or cross at a checkpoint such as Lo Wu, the eSIM usually picks a network on the other side automatically: 3 Hong Kong in Hong Kong, and China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom on the mainland. Keep data roaming switched on for the eSIM, and toggle airplane mode off and on if the connection does not come back right away.
No, this eSIM only covers mainland China and Hong Kong. If you are also visiting Macau, choose the plan that covers China, Hong Kong and Macau together.