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China eSIM — 500 MB for 1 day
Prepaid data for China. Pay once, get the QR code by email in seconds.
Data
500 MB
Validity
1 day
Network
5G
$2.99
One-time payment. No subscription and no auto-renewal.
Plan details
- Destination
- 🇨🇳 China
- Data
- 500 MB
- Validity
- 1 day
- Network
- 5G
- Calls & SMS
- SMS
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within seconds of payment
What you get
- • 500 MB of data on 5G networks across China.
- • 1 day of validity, counted from the moment the eSIM first connects.
- • QR code plus manual activation details, emailed the moment payment clears.
- • Your home number stays active — the eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM.
What 500 MB realistically covers
Rough estimates at typical mobile quality. Real usage depends on settings and how much runs in the background.
| Activity | Total on this plan | Per day over 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & navigation | 33 h | 33 h |
| Messaging (WhatsApp, WeChat) | 17 h | 17 h |
| Web browsing | 8.3 h | 8.3 h |
| Social media (Instagram, TikTok) | 3.3 h | 3.3 h |
| Video streaming (HD 1080p) | 0.2 h | 0.2 h |
Buy Your eSIM in 3 Steps
- 1. Choose Your eSIM Plan Select a destination and pick the eSIM data plan that fits your trip.
- 2. Complete Payment Pay securely with card, Apple Pay, Link, or Alipay.
- 3. Scan & Connect Scan the QR code on your phone to activate your eSIM instantly.
Other China eSIM plans
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See all 19 China plans →China eSIM FAQ
- How much is a 500 MB eSIM for China?
- This plan costs $2.99 as a one-time payment — 500 MB valid for 1 day, with no subscription or auto-renewal. Cheaper and larger plans for China are listed on the destination page.
- When does the 1 day validity start?
- The countdown starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in China, not when you buy it. You can install the profile days ahead at home and it will stay dormant until you land.
- Can I use an eSIM in mainland China?
- Yes. A travel eSIM roams onto China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom and works anywhere those networks reach. The one requirement is a phone that supports eSIM — note that iPhones sold in mainland China do not, so check your model first.
- Do I need real-name registration to use an eSIM in China?
- No. Buying a local Chinese SIM card means registering your passport in person at a carrier shop. A travel eSIM is issued by an overseas carrier and reaches China as roaming traffic, so there is nothing to register — you buy it online and install it before you leave.
- Do mainland-market phones support eSIM?
- iPhones sold in mainland China (model numbers ending CH/A) ship with two physical nano-SIM slots and no eSIM hardware, so they cannot install one. Hong Kong, US, Japanese and European models can. Most mainland-market Android flagships are the same story. Run your model through our device compatibility checker before ordering.