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Heading to China mainland? An eSIM is the digital version of the prepaid travel SIM card — nothing to ship, nothing to swap. Buy before you fly, scan the QR code when you land, and you are online in minutes. Compare the plans below by validity and data.

What does unlimited mean?

Total: one allowance for the validity period. Daily: an allowance each day, continuation after use unconfirmed. Reduced speed: stays connected at a lower speed after the high-speed allowance. No throttling: explicitly no usage-based speed reduction. Fixed speed: a speed cap from the start. Policy unavailable: unlimited data confirmed, speed rules unknown. No throttling does not guarantee network speed.

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 4,706 JPYUS$29.99

    Unlimited data at reduced speed after allowance

    Network
    China Unicom
    Daily high-speed data
    3 GB
    High-speed limit
    Up to 20 Mbps
    High-speed allowance resets
    Every 24 hours
    Speed after data runs out
    1 Mbps
    Speed
    5G
    Plan brandAiralo

    Plan type: Unlimited · reduced speed after allowance

    Quality index: 3815
  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 596 JPYUS$3.80

    Network
    China Mobile
    Speed
    3G/4G/5G
    Exits from
    Hong Kong
    Price per GB
    Approximately 199 JPYUS$1.27
    Plan brandeSIM Access

    Plan type: Total allowance

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 759 JPYUS$4.84

    Network
    China Unicom / China Telecom
    Speed
    3G/4G/5G
    Exits from
    Singapore
    Price per GB
    Approximately 253 JPYUS$1.61
    Plan brandeSIM Access

    Plan type: Total allowance

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 557 JPYUS$3.55

    Save Approximately 55 JPY(US$0.35) vs. suggested retail price

    Network
    China Mobile
    Speed
    3G/4G/5G
    Exits from
    Hong Kong
    Price per GB
    Approximately 186 JPYUS$1.18
    Plan brandeSIM Access

    Plan type: Total allowance

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 753 JPYUS$4.80

    Save Approximately 76 JPY(US$0.48) vs. suggested retail price

    Network
    China Unicom / China Telecom
    Speed
    3G/4G/5G
    Exits from
    Singapore
    Price per GB
    Approximately 251 JPYUS$1.60
    Plan brandeSIM Access

    Plan type: Total allowance

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 1,254 JPYUS$7.99

    Network
    China Unicom
    Speed
    5G
    Price per GB
    Approximately 418 JPYUS$2.66
    Plan brandAiralo

    Plan type: Total allowance

    Quality index: 2816
  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 1,097 JPYUS$6.99

    Network
    China Mobile
    Speed
    4G/5G
    Price per GB
    Approximately 219 JPYUS$1.40
    Plan brandTSimTech

    Plan type: Total allowance

    Quality index: 3997
  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 929 JPYUS$5.92

    Network
    China Mobile
    Speed
    3G/4G/5G
    Exits from
    Hong Kong
    Price per GB
    Approximately 186 JPYUS$1.18
    Plan brandeSIM Access

    Plan type: Total allowance

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 1,105 JPYUS$7.04

    Network
    China Unicom / China Telecom
    Speed
    3G/4G/5G
    Exits from
    Singapore
    Price per GB
    Approximately 221 JPYUS$1.41
    Plan brandeSIM Access

    Plan type: Total allowance

  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 940 JPYUS$5.99

    Network
    3 operators
    Speed
    4G/5G/4G
    Price per GB
    Approximately 188 JPYUS$1.20
    Plan brandRoamVault

    Plan type: Total allowance

    Quality index: 3756
  • Covered countries & regions (1)

    China mainland

    Approximately 1,725 JPYUS$10.99

    Network
    China Unicom
    Speed
    5G
    Price per GB
    Approximately 345 JPYUS$2.20
    Plan brandAiralo

    Plan type: Total allowance

    Quality index: 3412

Multi-country plans that also cover China mainland

Visiting more than one country on this trip? One eSIM covers them all.

Common questions about China mainland eSIMs

Which networks will a China mainland eSIM connect to?

Plans for China mainland sold here connect to China Unicom / China Mobile / China Telecom / Türk Telekom / Turkcell / Telkomsel / XL / AXIS. Speed depends on the signal where you are standing and how busy the local cell is — who you buy from does not change it.

How much does a China mainland eSIM cost?

There are 56 plans for China mainland right now, priced from US$0.60 to US$64.00. Where you land depends on the data and validity you pick.

Are there unlimited plans for China mainland?

Unlimited plans are available for China mainland. Speed policies vary by plan: full speed, reduced speed after an allowance, or a fixed speed cap. Check the policy on each plan.

How many days can a China mainland eSIM cover?

Anywhere from 1 to 180 days. Validity only starts once you arrive and the eSIM actually connects to a network, so installing before you fly costs you nothing.

Things to do in China mainland

Ideas worth adding to your itinerary before you go.

  • Mutianyu Great Wall

    Landmarks

    A quieter section of the Great Wall compared to Badaling, featuring lush vegetation and well-preserved watchtowers.

  • The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)

    Culture & museums

    Experience the imperial life of the Ming and Qing dynasties in the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden pal

  • The Bund, Shanghai

    Landmarks

    Admire the ultimate contrast along the Huangpu River, featuring century-old colonial buildings on one side and futuristi

  • Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army

    Culture & museums

    Known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, witness the magnificent underground army of the Qin Dynasty from over 2,000 yea

  • Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

    Nature

    Renowned for its five wonders—emerald lakes, cascading waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks, and Tibetan culture—it

See all attractions in China mainland