China · AsiaChina eSIM
A China eSIM that routes around the Great Firewall on roaming networks - stay on the apps you actually use.
Your data runs on China Unicom and China Mobile, so you get 5G coverage across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Guilin and beyond. Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before you fly: it uses no data, and the validity clock only starts when you first connect on arrival.
Plans start from €3.39 and are paid once, upfront. No per-megabyte roaming fees, and no bill waiting for you at home. Your home SIM stays in the phone, so calls, texts and your number keep working as normal.
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One price, paid once. Larger plans cost less per GB. All prices live from the catalog in EUR.
Indicative China prices. Live plans, unlimited options and exact validity are shown in the SimFuse app at checkout.
China eSIM at a glance
The simplest way to stay online in China
Why choose a SimFuse eSIM for China?
A SimFuse China eSIM is the simplest way to stay online from the moment you arrive. Instead of hunting for a SIM kiosk at Beijing's airport or paying your home carrier's roaming rates, you buy a plan before you leave, install it in minutes, and connect automatically when you land. Your data runs on China Unicom and China Mobile, China's leading 5G and 4G networks, so you get fast, dependable coverage across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an and far beyond.
Travelling beyond China? A Asia eSIM covers 14 countries on one plan - ideal if China is one stop on a bigger trip.
Where does the China eSIM work?
Coverage spans China's major cities and tourist regions, including Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Guilin. Because the eSIM roams onto established local networks rather than a single carrier, you stay connected in city centres, transit hubs and most populated areas. As with any mobile network, signal can thin out in remote wilderness, deep underground or far offshore.
How fast is the China eSIM?
You'll get 5G where available, falling back to 4G/LTE speeds - fast enough for maps, ride-hailing, video calls, social media and streaming. 5G is live across Shanghai and other major hubs in China. Heavy users and hotspot travellers should pick a larger plan so a week of navigation and uploads doesn't run the allowance dry.
Do I set up before travel or on arrival in China?
Set up before you travel. Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi - it uses no data and won't start your plan. The validity clock only begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in China, so you can have everything ready days in advance and simply land connected.
How much data do I need for China?
For a typical trip to China: around 1GB per week covers maps and messaging, 3–5GB per week suits everyday browsing and social media, and 10GB or more is best if you stream, video call often or use your phone as a hotspot. You can always top up instantly in the app if you run low - no need to reinstall the China eSIM.
Will I pay roaming charges in China?
No. You pay one upfront price for your China data plan and that's the end of it. There are no per-megabyte roaming fees and no bill waiting for you when you get home - the single biggest reason travellers switch from carrier roaming to a SimFuse eSIM.
Connected in three steps
From checkout to coverage in under a minute. No store visit, no paperwork, no swapping tiny plastic cards.
Pick your plan
Choose a data plan for China - single country, region, or global. Pay in seconds with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card.
Install in a tap
Your eSIM arrives instantly. Scan the QR code or install directly from the SimFuse app - all on Wi-Fi, before you fly.
Land and connect
Your eSIM activates automatically when you arrive. No SIM kiosk, no roaming bill - just open your maps and go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for China?
The best China eSIM gives you fast, reliable data the moment you land, no roaming fees, and instant setup. SimFuse connects you to China Unicom and China Mobile - China's leading 5G networks - with plans from EUR 3.39 and instant QR delivery.
Which networks does the China eSIM use?
The SimFuse China eSIM roams onto China Unicom and China Mobile, China's most widely used mobile networks, for broad 5G & 4G coverage across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and beyond.
Can I use the China eSIM as soon as I land?
Yes. Install your China eSIM on Wi-Fi before you travel, and it activates automatically when you connect to a network on arrival - including at Beijing's airport. No SIM kiosk, no queues.
How much does a China eSIM cost?
SimFuse China eSIM plans start from EUR 3.39, with larger data and longer-validity options available. You only pay once - there are no roaming charges or hidden fees.
Can I tether or hotspot in China?
Yes, SimFuse China plans support hotspot and tethering, so you can share your data with a laptop or a travel companion while exploring Shanghai and the rest of China.
Do I need to keep my home SIM while in China?
You can keep your home SIM in your phone for calls and texts on your usual number while the SimFuse China eSIM handles your data. Just set the eSIM as your default data line in settings.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone - there is no plastic card to insert. You download a data plan over the air and your phone connects to a local network instantly. Most phones released since 2018 support eSIM.
How does a travel eSIM work?
You buy a plan, install the eSIM with a QR code or directly in the SimFuse app, and it connects to a partner network at your destination. Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts, while the eSIM handles your data.
Is my phone compatible with an eSIM?
Most phones from iPhone XS / XR (2018) onward, plus recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and many other models, support eSIM. Open Settings and look for 'Add eSIM'. Your phone must also be carrier-unlocked.
When does my data plan start - at purchase or on arrival?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. Installing at home over Wi-Fi uses no data, so you can set everything up before you fly.
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