Simbye
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20GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% codeHotspot OK
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Cheapest China eSIM right now: China 1GB 7 Days — 1GB for 7 days at $2.54 ($2.54/GB) after code ESM15. Verified 2026-07-28.
According to RoamSonar's price index, the median price per GB among metered plans covering China is $4.16/GB, across 80 live plans as of July 2026.
Simbye
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% codeHotspot OK
Simbye
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50GB
Data
180 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% codeHotspot OK
Surfroam
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107.8GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−10% codeHotspot OK
Surfroam
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41.2GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−10% codeHotspot OK
Surfroam
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9.8GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−10% codeHotspot OK
Surfroam
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19.6GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−10% codeHotspot OK
Simbye
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20GB
Data
90 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% codeHotspot OK
Simbye
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% codeHotspot OK
GigSky
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% code
GigSky
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50GB
Data
90 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% code
GigSky
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20GB
Data
60 days
Validity
Instant QR
Activation
−15% code
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Plans compared
$2.54
Cheapest plan
$4.16
Median per GB
$5.95
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Good questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for China?
Plans start at $2.54 and the median price is $4.16/GB. For a 15-day trip, the cheapest works out to about $0.17 per travel day. Prices re-checked 2 min ago.
When should I install an eSIM for China?
Install on reliable Wi-Fi within the provider's documented window. Some plans start validity at installation and others at first connection, so follow the selected plan's email rather than assuming.
Are unlimited eSIM plans available for China?
Yes. 24 current plans are listed as unlimited. Read each network note for a daily high-speed allowance or throttle rule; “unlimited” is not automatically full speed all day.
Do eSIMs for China require ID or eKYC?
80 of 80 current plans are marked for instant activation with no ID. Any plan whose feed discloses eKYC is badged before checkout.