China flagChinaAny lengthNormal · ≈1GB/day Prices checked 13 h ago

Best eSIM for China

Based on current ranked value, abesteSIM's 3GB/day plan at $15.84 is the best buy. We compared 1706 live China products from 17 providers (2280 individual plans), applied every owned public coupon, then ranked.

✓ Coupons verified 2026-07-28Median China price $1.00/GB Carrier roaming baseline $10.00/day
Prices last updated 13h ago — we're refreshing them now. Anything you click is re-checked at the provider's checkout.

Showing all plan lengths — tell us your trip length and we'll rank by what your days actually cost.

Cheapest entry$0.49

Yesim · 0.1GB · 1 day

Best if you stream$1.31

abesteSIM · 3GB/day · 1 day · hotspot OK

1706 products / 17 providers (2280 individual plans)

eSIM.DOG
5G available
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30GB
Data
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$16.99
$0.57/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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1GB/day
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$17.01
$0.57/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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30GB
Data
15 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$27.28
$0.91/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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0.5GB/day
Data
25 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$8.40
$0.69/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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50GB
Data
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$28.54
$0.57/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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15GB
Data
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$13.83
$0.92/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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0.5GB/day
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$8.45
$0.58/GB
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LotsoTravel
Network —
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20GB
Data
15 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$25.00
$1.25/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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20GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$11.69
$0.58/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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30GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$17.67
$0.59/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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1GB/day
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$17.71
$0.59/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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9GB
Data
15 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$8.47
$0.94/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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10GB
Data
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$7.00
$0.70/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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30GB
Data
20 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$28.25
$0.94/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$5.96
$0.60/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$5.98
$0.60/GB
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MobiMatter
5G available
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50GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$29.99
$0.60/GB
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eSIM.DOG
5G available
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50GB
Data
21 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$47.74
$0.95/GB
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eSIM.DOG
Network —
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$6.10
$0.61/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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10GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$6.18
$0.62/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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1GB/day
Data
20 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$19.68
$0.98/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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1GB/day
Data
15 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$14.86
$0.99/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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20GB
Data
15 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$19.84
$0.99/GB
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abesteSIM
Network —
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30GB
Data
30 days
Validity
Instant QR
Hotspot OK
$18.85
$0.63/GB
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How much data do you actually need in China?

Most travellers over-buy. This is measured from typical usage, not provider marketing.

If your trip isData for 15 daysCheapest fitTotal
Maps, chat, a few photos3–5GBeSIM.DOG · 3GB · 12 days$0.66
Normal — social, browsing8–12GBabesteSIM · 3GB/day · 15 days$15.84
Heavy — video calls daily20GB+eSIM.DOG · 20GB · 1 days$4.49
Streaming or laptop tether3GB/dayabesteSIM · 3GB/day · 1 days$1.31

Before you buy an eSIM for China

Coverage

732 products publish a network or speed detail. Expand the full specifications; unknown values stay “—”.

Local number

No current product positively publishes an included local number. Keep your home SIM available for banking or account SMS.

Install before you fly

Install on reliable Wi-Fi within the provider's documented window. Activation may start on installation or first connection, so follow the selected plan's email.

ID checks

1706 of 1706 products are marked for instant activation without eKYC. Any known ID requirement is badged before checkout.

Good to know in China

Install before travel and confirm that the provider's activation process works for your device and itinerary. Keep essential addresses and tickets offline because access to familiar apps and services can differ from home.

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Good questions about China eSIMs

What is the cheapest eSIM for China?

Plans start at $0.49 and the median price is $1.00/GB. For a 15-day trip, the cheapest works out to about $0.03 per travel day. Prices re-checked 13 h 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. 96 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?

1706 of 1706 current plans are marked for instant activation with no ID. Any plan whose feed discloses eKYC is badged before checkout.