Unlimited Data eSIM China — 30 Days (1 Month)
Daily Limit - 3 GB at Full Speed
Your plan is unlimited, but you get 3 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed. Once the 3 GB is used, your connection doesn't cut out - speed simply drops to 1 Mbps (still plenty for messaging apps, social media and navigation). The 3 GB quota resets automatically the next day.
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What a month of unlimited data in China includes
Thirty days of unlimited use under a fair-use policy on China Unicom — nationwide 4G LTE plus one of the world's largest urban 5G networks, shared with China Telecom. Prepaid, installed by QR before departure, and free of the real-name registration a local SIM requires.
Fair use in plain terms
Unlimited means no bucket to track; the fair-use policy simply protects the network from extreme loads, and normal daily use sits well within it.
Who the 30-day unlimited plan fits
The long stay: a workation month in Shanghai, a semester visit to family, or slow travel that finally gets past the famous cities. A month means video calls, cloud sync, daily payments and navigation as routine rather than exception — connectivity you stop thinking about, instead of hunting cafe Wi-Fi.
Activation and where to explore next
Scan the emailed QR code, install the profile at home, then enable data roaming when you land in China. The full range is on the China eSIM plans page, and the Shanghai city page covers day-to-day connectivity in China's biggest city.
How to Use Your Unlimited eSIM in China
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your China Unlimited plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM China data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got Unlimited of data for 30 days in China. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
This is an unlimited plan for China - use as much data as you want for 30 days with no limits. Perfect for streaming, video calls, and heavy use.
Important Notes
- •Install your China eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- •Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- •Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
China eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for China
Flying into Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou? A China eSIM is different from every other country on this site — it's not just about skipping an airport SIM counter, it's about bypassing the Great Firewall. Our China eSIM routes your data through Hong Kong carriers, so Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook work the moment you land at PEK, PVG or CAN without needing a VPN. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online at Tiananmen Square, booking Great Wall Mutianyu tickets, or uploading Shanghai Bund night photos — all services that normally require a VPN on a physical Chinese SIM. Choose a 7-day 3 GB plan for a Beijing + Shanghai city break, a 30-day 10 GB plan for a full China tour, or China eSIM unlimited data for a longer Shanghai business trip.
eSIM vs Chinese Tourist SIM — Which Works Without a VPN?
Chinese carriers (China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom) sell tourist SIMs at every major airport, but they route through mainland Chinese APNs — meaning Google, WhatsApp, Gmail and Instagram are blocked by the Great Firewall unless you use a VPN. Our China eSIM routes through Hong Kong, so those services just work.
| eSIM | China Unicom Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Access Google/Gmail | yes — routes via Hong Kong | no — blocked by GFW, VPN required |
| Access WhatsApp | yes | no — blocked, VPN required |
| Access Instagram/Facebook | yes | no — blocked |
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan) | 15–30 minutes (counter + passport) |
| Cost | from ~$0.50/day | CNY 100–300 (~$14–42) tourist pack + VPN subscription |
China eSIM FAQ — GFW Bypass, Google/WhatsApp Access & VPN-Free Travel
Which is the best eSIM for China?
The best eSIM for China is the one that bypasses the Great Firewall so you can use Google, WhatsApp, Gmail, Instagram and Facebook without setting up a VPN. Our China eSIM routes your data through Hong Kong carriers, so those services work normally the moment you land in Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou. A 7-day 3 GB plan covers a Beijing + Shanghai city break, a 30-day 10 GB plan fits a full China tour including Xi’an and Chengdu, and China eSIM unlimited data suits longer business trips.
Does a China eSIM really let me use Google and WhatsApp without a VPN?
Yes — our best eSIM for China with VPN-free access routes data via Hong Kong, which is outside the Great Firewall. That means Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X (Twitter) all work normally. You don't need to install a VPN before your flight or worry about VPN apps getting blocked mid-trip — standard Chinese tourist SIMs route through the Firewall, our eSIM doesn't.
How do I get an eSIM in China with a local phone number?
Our standard China eSIM is data-only and uses Hong Kong routing — it doesn't give you a mainland Chinese phone number. For services that require a mainland +86 number (WeChat new accounts, Alipay registration, some Chinese apps' SMS verification), you would need a physical Chinese SIM, which requires passport registration. For 90% of traveler needs — maps, messaging apps, hotel check-ins, flight apps — the data-only eSIM that bypasses the GFW is the better choice.