eSIM for China
Heading to China? An Ahlano eSIM gives you prepaid mobile data on your phone, ready when you land. Choose from 23 plans starting at USD 0.60, with data up to 50 GB and validity from 1 to 180 days. Pay by card or Apple Pay, install with a QR code or one tap, and skip the search for a local SIM card.
Networks: China Unicom
Choose your package
1 Day
3 Days
- Unlimited 3 Days USD 11.74
5 Days
- Unlimited 5 Days USD 19.38
7 Days
10 Days
- Unlimited 10 Days USD 35.70
15 Days
30 Days
180 Days
- 50 GB 180 Days USD 64.00
Can you use an eSIM in China?
Yes. If your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, you can add a China data plan before you leave and switch it on when you arrive. Not sure about your phone? Check the list of phones that support eSIM before you buy.
Your Ahlano eSIM is a data plan. Your usual SIM can stay in the phone, so you keep your home number for calls and messages from your own carrier plan.
Which China eSIM plan fits your trip?
There are 23 plans for China, from USD 0.60. Each one has a set amount of data and a validity in days, so you can match the plan to your trip:
- Short visits: a smaller plan covers maps, messages and a few searches for 1 days or a little longer.
- Longer stays: plans run up to 180 days with up to 50 GB of data.
- Heavy use: an unlimited plan is also on sale if you stream, share photos or work on the road.
You can check the data left at any time and top up if your trip gets busier than planned.
A China eSIM for 180 days
Staying a month? The longest plans last 180 days, which suits study trips, business stays and long family visits. If your route also takes you beyond the mainland, you can see plans for Hong Kong or across Asia.
How to install your China eSIM
- Pick your plan on this page and pay by card or Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code or use the one-tap install link on your iPhone or Android phone.
- Turn on the eSIM line for mobile data when you land in China.
Installing before you fly is easiest, since you need a connection to download the eSIM. The whole purchase takes a few minutes.
Is an eSIM for China worth it?
For most travellers, it saves time. You see the price before you go, you have data at the airport, and you do not need to find a shop or swap cards. If you only need a little data, the smallest plan keeps the cost low.
Crossing borders? Regional plans that include China
How it works
How to setup your eSIM
Choose a data plan for your trip
Find the best eSIM plan tailored to your destination.
Scan the QR code to activate
Instantly install and set up your eSIM in seconds.
Enjoy fast 4G/5G data abroad
Stay connected anywhere with reliable high-speed internet.
China eSIM FAQs
- Can I use an eSIM in China?
- Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. You buy the plan online, install it with a QR code or a one-tap link, and turn it on when you arrive.
- Which eSIM plan is right for my trip to China?
- Think about how many days you will stay and how much you use your phone. Plans differ by data amount and validity, and an unlimited plan is also on sale for heavy users.
- Is it worth getting an eSIM for China?
- An eSIM lets you have data as soon as you land, without hunting for a local SIM card. You see the price up front, pay by card or Apple Pay, and can top up later if needed.
- Can I top up my China eSIM if I run out of data?
- Yes. You can check the data left on your plan and top up whenever your trip needs more.
- When should I install the eSIM?
- Installing before you fly is easiest, because downloading the eSIM needs a connection. Then you simply switch the eSIM line on for data when you land.