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For a trip of at least 7 days · Mainland China
USD27.00
DataUnlimited
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Fair-use policy applies

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Unicom
Activation
Connect to a destination network after installing; stable internet required for installation.
Hotspot
Allowed; phone and hotspot share the fair-use allowance.
Top-ups
Top-ups when offered in the selected eSIM details; exact renewal eligibility must be checked.
Speed & fair use
Airalo's unlimited guide says 3 GB high-speed per 24 hours, then 1 Mbps; confirm the selected package terms at purchase.
Routing & app access
No exact-plan routing or app-access promise established by the reviewed sources.

Data-only. Mainland only. Confirm the actual package's daily threshold; general guide is not a performance test.

USD5.00
Data1 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Unicom; no independently tested speed claim.
Activation
Install before travel; data activates when connected to a supported network at the destination. Purchase-to-activation deadline not confirmed.
Hotspot
China-specific official support confirms hotspot sharing; shared usage consumes the selected allowance.
Top-ups
Product page offers top-ups and reusing the eSIM; exact rollover and validity-extension terms not confirmed.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance; purchased data is shared with hotspot devices.
Routing & app access
Official China support says its China eSIM cannot bypass the Great Firewall or unblock restricted content. Do not promise Google, WhatsApp or overseas routing.

USD prices verified in the live official selector with 7-day or 30-day duration explicitly selected. China coverage only; Hong Kong and Macao not confirmed. Selected eSIM bundle is data-only; the promoted Hushed international-number service is separate and is not a Chinese +86 number. Choose both validity and allowance on the catalog page.

USD5.90
Data5 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Mobile primary. The product limits its Unicom/Telecom backup statement to Daily plans; do not assume it for these Total variants.
Activation
Automatic start on arrival with the ByteSIM line and data roaming enabled. Purchase-to-activation deadline not established in the reviewed product page.
Hotspot
Supported; sharing consumes the plan allowance.
Top-ups
The product advertises top-up for Total plans. Confirm the exact available recharge before relying on it.
Speed & fair use
Fixed high-speed allowance, followed by data at 128 kbps for the remaining validity according to the product specifications.
Routing & app access
The product advertises optimized Hong Kong and Singapore routing and global app access. These are provider claims, not independent tests; exact exit is not guaranteed.

Data only. Mainland China; Hong Kong and Macao coverage not listed. Exact regular Total variant 18056882788212219600150459, not the separately offered Poland-IP variant. USD amount from the official embedded product variant data.

USD5.99
Data1 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. Exact China network operator not confirmed in the reviewed official product details.
Activation
Starts on first connection to a covered network; keep the eSIM off until ready. Product details allow activation within the next year; validity runs continuously once active.
Hotspot
China product page permits hotspot sharing; fixed plans share the purchased data allowance.
Top-ups
Paid data plans can be topped up in the app, including after data is used. Complimentary Visa plans have different top-up restrictions.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance; purchased data is shared with hotspot devices.
Routing & app access
No exact China-plan routing, exit country or blocked-app access guarantee found in the reviewed official sources.

USD public prices read from the logged-out official app catalog. 3/5/10/20 GB and unlimited 7-day prices showed a public 5% sale; 1 GB showed $5.99 without a sale. China was the only country in the detail drawer. This is a data-only plan; no local +86 number. Select the stated allowance after opening the catalog.

USD27.50
DataUnlimited
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Fair-use policy applies

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. CMCC (China Mobile)
Activation
At destination when the eSIM is switched on and connects; install before travel with internet access.
Hotspot
1 GB shareable data per day; 7-day plan allows 7 GB total shared.
Top-ups
Exact top-up eligibility not confirmed; check provider before relying on extension.
Speed & fair use
Temporary operator speed management may apply; provider says restriction resets the following day. Exact daily high-speed threshold not published in reviewed page.
Routing & app access
Provider promotes WhatsApp and Google Maps use, but no exact routing or exit location verified.

Data-only. Mainland only. USD prices from provider's visible table; checkout currency may initially differ.

USD12.00
Data5 GB
Validity30 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Unicom GSM, exactly as listed in the China coverage drawer; no measured speed claim.
Activation
Install before travel; activates automatically on the supported destination network after arrival. Unactivated packs are available for three months from purchase.
Hotspot
Hotspot sharing explicitly permitted without a separate sharing cap; fixed data allowance still applies.
Top-ups
Product page offers app top-ups and adding another data pack to the same eSIM; rollover and extension conditions not confirmed.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance; purchased data is shared with hotspot devices.
Routing & app access
Conflicting official guidance: product promotes Google Maps after data runs out, while its China blog says Google services are blocked on Jetpac China. Exact routing and essential-app access are unconfirmed.

One pack, USD, public displayed price; no personal coupon, new-user code or multi-pack discount applied. Prices can be non-monotonic: 30 GB and 40 GB have public sale prices below 20 GB. Mainland China only in this product coverage drawer. Select the stated allowance in the catalog.

USD9.99
Data10 GB
Validity30 days

Mainland + Hong Kong + Macao

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland + Hong Kong + Macao. China Mobile 5G (mainland), SmarTone 5G (Hong Kong), CTM 5G (Macao), Chunghwa 5G (Taiwan). Networks may change.
Activation
Starts on first data use. Activate within two months of purchase or the eSIM expires.
Hotspot
Allowed; shares the fixed allowance.
Top-ups
Not available for this exact package.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance. Seller states no daily cap or throttling; actual speed depends on network availability.
Routing & app access
Seller lists Macao IP routing for this exact regional package. No independent app-access or exit-location test.

Sold by MobiMatter; package brand TSimTech. Also includes Taiwan. Data only, no phone number. Continuous validity across all stops. Reward credits are not deducted from price.

USD5.00
Data1 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Unicom / China Telecom for fixed China plans; exact availability varies.
Activation
First destination network connection; activate within 60 days or validity starts automatically. Follow installation email for manual variants.
Hotspot
Allowed; consumes the plan's shared allowance.
Top-ups
Add-ons available. In mainland China, an active unexpired base plan is required; new eSIM purchases are unavailable there.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance.
Routing & app access
Nomad says international routing supports Google, Gmail and WhatsApp without a separate VPN; not independently tested. Routing and exit location can vary.

Data-only. Mainland only. Re-select the stated allowance and validity on Nomad; this link opens the China catalog.

Site owner
USD1.40
Data1 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Mobile 5G
Activation
Install and activate within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts on the first supported network connection; follow the exact order instructions.
Hotspot
Hotspot and tethering are supported. Shared data uses your plan allowance; compatible device and APN settings are required.
Top-ups
Same-profile data top-ups supported; compatible bundles and price are checked for your eSIM before payment. Top up before expiry. Automatic renewal requires a current offer of at least USD 5 per renewal.
Speed & fair use
Fixed data allowance. No Roamzo speed-reduction policy is listed for this exact fixed bundle; actual speed varies with device, signal and congestion.
Routing & app access
Roamzo confirms a Hong Kong data exit for this exact plan. App access can still depend on the app, account and device; this is not a universal VPN-free guarantee.

Data-only. Hong Kong and Macao not included. Roamzo operates this website. Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and local-payment orders require a USD 5 cart total; smaller orders can use crypto. Usage-triggered automatic top-up is not currently enabled.

USD4.49
Data1 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Telecom and China Unicom; 5G where available, otherwise 4G/LTE and potentially 3G in remote areas.
Activation
Automatic on arrival with the eSIM enabled and data roaming on; 180-day activation window, then automatic activation.
Hotspot
Sharing permitted without a separate hotspot restriction; consumes the purchased allowance.
Top-ups
Add data in the Saily app; the next bundle starts after the current bundle is exhausted. Optional automatic top-up is offered.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance; purchased data is shared with hotspot devices.
Routing & app access
Official guidance conflicts: the China product FAQ says WhatsApp needs a VPN, while its November 6 blog says blocked apps generally work. Exact routing and essential-app availability require confirmation.

USD selected in the live official catalog; currency may localize on opening. Install and configure before departure: Saily warns app access may be limited in China. Hong Kong and Macao excluded. These are data bundles; the separately sold US-number product is not a Chinese +86 number. Catalog link requires selecting the allowance.

USD4.00
Data1 GB
Validity7 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. China Telecom
Activation
Smartstart on arrival in the covered destination. Confirm the latest unused-plan activation deadline at purchase.
Hotspot
Data sharing allowed.
Top-ups
Reusable eSIM; recharge through the app even without Wi-Fi or remaining data.
Speed & fair use
Fixed allowance.
Routing & app access
Official Ubigi articles conflict about app access without a VPN. Exact-plan routing and app availability remain unverified.

One-off data-only package. Mainland China; Hong Kong and Macao not listed. Current official catalog and exact-package price take precedence over older provider blog prices.

USD3.36
Data1 GB
Validity30 days

Mainland China

Hotspot allowed

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Coverage & network
Mainland China. Exact partner networks are not identified in the reviewed plan detail; 3G/4G/LTE/5G depends on provider and location.
Activation
Validity begins on first compatible-network connection. Activate within 90 days of purchase.
Hotspot
Available on the China plan page; sharing uses the allowance. Help notes local-operator restrictions can apply.
Top-ups
Additional data can be purchased through the Yesim app or website; confirm the package offered to your account.
Speed & fair use
Fixed prepaid allowance. The provider distinguishes fixed bundles from its unlimited fair-use rules; no independent speed guarantee.
Routing & app access
The exact China plan page advertises a built-in VPN and unrestricted app access. Provider claim only; no independent app test or published exit location established.

Data only; one-country China coverage. Hong Kong and Macao not listed. Observed public USD view; requests can show EUR instead, so confirm currency and final total. Multi-device discounts are not applied.

Roamzo operates this site and is included in the list. Prices and terms were reviewed on 11 November 2026. No independent network or app-access testing. Sources and comparison method.

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Roamzo welcome offer

Your first qualifying eSIM order from US$10 can include a separate 1 GB gift eSIM. China is currently eligible, with 7-day gift validity. One gift per new customer and checkout email; cannot combine with another discount. Eligibility is confirmed at checkout.

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Will a travel eSIM give me a Chinese phone number or SMS?

A data-only travel eSIM gives you internet access, not a mainland +86 number or an SMS inbox. Messaging apps can use the data connection, but verification texts still need a suitable phone line. Check your home carrier’s roaming charges if you keep that line enabled. Read more

Should I install my China eSIM before departure?

Install before you travel while you have a reliable internet connection. Check the exact plan’s validity trigger and activation deadline: installation and the start of paid service can be different events. A regional package may start during a covered stopover, before you reach mainland China. Read more

Will Google and WhatsApp also work on hotel Wi-Fi?

An eSIM’s routing does not change hotel Wi-Fi. The selected Roamzo China plans have a confirmed Hong Kong data exit; Airalo and Nomad also describe international routing for specified China services. These are catalog and provider facts, not independent app tests or guarantees for every app. Keep essential travel information offline. Read more

Does a China eSIM include Hong Kong and Macao?

Only if the exact package lists them. Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao need separate coverage checks. Some regional packages include all three; many China-only plans cover the mainland alone. Count every covered stop when checking continuous validity. Read more

Can a phone bought in mainland China use a travel eSIM?

It depends on the exact model, original sales market and carrier lock. Some mainland-China iPhones now support eSIM. Apple says supported mainland-purchased iPhones cannot install a foreign-carrier eSIM while physically in mainland China; review its current model-specific instructions before buying. Read more

What does “best” mean in this comparison?

A suitable plan covers your itinerary, lasts long enough and meets your data needs at a price you accept. We compare a reviewed set of offers and show material unknowns. We do not claim a whole-market winner or tested speed ranking. Roamzo operates this site and appears in the comparison. Read more