Best eSIM for China
107 prepaid data plans from 8 providers, read from their own sites on October 5, 2026. Sorted by price, with the fields that change what you actually get.
Cheapest plan
$3.36
Yesim · 1 GB, 30 days
Best price per GB
$0.60/GB
aloSIM · 50 GB, 10 days
Cheapest unlimited
$3.90
Holafly · Unlimited, 1 day
Regional plans that include it
23 of 69
Ubigi Asia
Cheapest plan by trip length and usage
For a trip only in China. Each cell is the cheapest plan that holds enough data and stays valid for the whole stay.
| Trip length | Lightabout 0.35 GB a day | Standardabout 0.8 GB a day | Highabout 1.8 GB a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.36Yesim · 1 GB · 30 days | $6.00aloSIM · 5 GB · 3 days | $11.50Airalo · Unlimited · 3 days |
| 7 days | $7.00Ubigi · 3 GB · 30 days | $14.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 7 days | $22.00aloSIM · 20 GB · 7 days |
| 10 days | $13.20Yesim · 5 GB · 30 days | $17.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 30 days | $27.00aloSIM · 20 GB · 10 days |
| 15 days | $17.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 30 days | $30.00Nomad · 20 GB · 30 days | $35.00Nomad · 50 GB · 45 days |
| 30 days | $30.00Nomad · 20 GB · 30 days | $33.00Ubigi · 25 GB · 30 days | $69.00Airalo · Unlimited · 30 days |
All eSIM plans for China
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | Hotspot | Validity starts | Top-up | See plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.36 | $3.36 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 1 day | $3.50 | $3.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 1 day | $3.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 3 GB | 1 day | $4.00 | $1.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 3 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 1 day | $4.32 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.49 | $4.49 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 1 day | $4.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 5 days | $4.50 | $4.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 7 days | $5.00 | $5.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 3 days | $6.00 | $1.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.00 | $2.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 2 GB | 15 days | $8.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 days | $8.40 | $2.80 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Nomad | 3 GB | 30 days | $9.00 | $3.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $9.50 | $3.17 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $10.50 | $3.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 days | $10.99 | $3.66 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $12.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $12.96 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 5 days | $13.00 | $2.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 3 GB | 15 days | $13.00 | $4.33 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.20 | $2.64 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.50 | $2.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 7 days | $14.00 | $1.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $14.50 | $2.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 7 days | $14.50 | $2.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $15.00 | $3.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 10 days | $15.00 | $3.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $15.50 | $3.10 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 15 days | $15.50 | $3.10 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 days | $15.99 | $3.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 30 days | $16.00 | $3.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 5 days | $17.00 | $1.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 30 days | $17.00 | $1.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $18.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $19.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 7 days | $19.00 | $1.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 5 GB | 30 days | $19.00 | $3.80 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $19.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $21.60 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 20 GB | 7 days | $22.00 | $1.10 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 days | $22.00 | $2.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $22.32 | $2.23 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $22.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 10 days | $23.00 | $2.30 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 8 days | $24.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $24.50 | $2.45 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $25.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $25.50 | $2.55 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 15 days | $25.50 | $2.55 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $26.50 | $2.65 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 30 days | $26.50 | $2.65 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | $26.99 | $2.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 20 GB | 10 days | $27.00 | $1.35 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $29.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 50 GB | 10 days | $30.00 | $0.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 days | $30.00 | $1.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $30.24 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 10 GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $3.20 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $33.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 25 GB | 30 days | $33.00 | $1.32 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $35.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $35.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 50 GB | 45 days | $35.00 | $0.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $35.76 | $1.79 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $35.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $36.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $37.36 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $39.00 | $1.95 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 20 GB | 15 days | $39.00 | $1.95 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 days | $39.99 | $2.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $40.00 | $2.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 20 GB | 30 days | $44.00 | $2.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 50 GB | 15 days | $45.00 | $0.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $45.60 | $1.52 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 14 days | $46.84 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 days | $47.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $48.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $49.00 | $0.98 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $49.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $49.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 50 GB | 30 days | $49.00 | $0.98 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $49.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $50.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 21 days | $59.76 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 20 days | $60.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 20 days | $60.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 25 days | $66.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $69.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $69.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $72.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $72.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $73.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $75.60 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 60 days | $106.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 90 days | $138.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
Prices in US dollars, read from each provider on October 5, 2026. They change often: confirm on the provider page before paying. Only price and fit to your route decide the order of results.
Each provider at a glance
One row per provider: its entry price, its best price per gigabyte and its cheapest unlimited plan for China.
| Provider | Plans | Cheapest plan | Best price per GB | Cheapest unlimited | Hotspot | Validity starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 14 | $3.361 GB · 30 days | $1.52/GB30 GB · 30 days | $4.321 day | Yes | Varies by plan |
| aloSIM | 31 | $3.501 GB · 1 day | $0.60/GB50 GB · 10 days | $4.501 day | Yes | On first connection |
| Holafly | 11 | $3.90Unlimited · 1 day | – | $3.901 day | Yes | On first connection |
| Airalo | 18 | $4.001 GB · 3 days | $0.98/GB50 GB · 30 days | $11.503 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Nomad | 10 | $4.001 GB · 7 days | $0.70/GB50 GB · 45 days | $12.003 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Ubigi | 8 | $4.001 GB · 7 days | $1.32/GB25 GB · 30 days | $24.008 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Saily | 12 | $4.491 GB · 7 days | $2.00/GB20 GB · 30 days | $22.995 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 3 | $13.003 GB · 15 days | $3.20/GB10 GB · 30 days | – | Yes | Not stated |
What to know about mobile data in China
Mainland China filters the internet: Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram and many foreign sites are blocked on local connections. A travel eSIM is a roaming line, and roaming data is often routed through a gateway outside the mainland, where the filtering does not apply. That depends on the provider's routing, so confirm it before buying. Hotel and cafe Wi-Fi are always behind the firewall. Hong Kong and Macau are listed separately from the mainland in most plans.
Before you go
- Install and activate your eSIM and any apps you need before departure. Many foreign app stores, sites and download links are hard to reach once you are on local Wi-Fi.
- Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with your foreign card in advance. Daily payments in China run on these apps, and they need data at the till.
- If your route includes Hong Kong or Macau, check that the plan names them. They have their own networks and are not behind the firewall.
Regional and global plans that cover China
Useful when China is one stop among several. The country count is the provider's own list.
| Provider | Product | Countries | Plan | Price | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubigi | Asia | 26 | 0.5 GB, 1 day | From $2.00 | Asia |
| Ubigi | Best Asia | 17 | 1 GB, 1 day | From $2.00 | Asia |
| Holafly | Asia | 16 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $3.90 | Asia |
| Holafly | Hong Kong, Macau and China | 3 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $3.90 | See plan → |
| Airalo | Asialink | 18 | 1 GB, 3 days | From $4.00 | Asia |
| Nomad | APAC (14 countries plan) | 14 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $4.00 | Asia |
| Nomad | China-Japan-Korea | 3 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $4.00 | See plan → |
| Saily | Asia & Oceania (22 countries) | 22 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $4.99 | See plan → |
| aloSIM | Asia | 14 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $5.00 | Asia |
| Nomad | Greater China | 4 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $5.00 | See plan → |
| Ubigi | Best World | 178 | 0.5 GB, 30 days | From $5.00 | Global |
| Holafly | Japan and China | 2 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $5.90 | See plan → |
| Nomad | APAC (21 countries plan) | 21 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $7.00 | Asia |
| Ubigi | World | 201 | 0.5 GB, 30 days | From $7.00 | Global |
| Yesim | Asia Pacific | 16 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $8.40 | Asia |
| Airalo | Discover | 159 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $8.50 | Global |
Visiting more than China?
Add the other stops and the planner will tell you whether a regional plan, separate plans or a mix costs less.
Plan a route starting in ChinaFrequently asked questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for China?
On October 5, 2026, the cheapest plan we found was Yesim with 1 GB, 30 days at $3.36. The lowest price per gigabyte was aloSIM: 50 GB, 10 days at $30.00, which is $0.60/GB.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for China?
Yes. 7 of the providers we track sell unlimited plans for China; the cheapest is Holafly at $3.90 for 1 day. Unlimited plans often slow down after a daily amount, so read the fair-use note on the provider page.
Which regional eSIM plans include China?
23 of the 69 regional and global products we track list China: Ubigi Asia, Ubigi Best Asia, Holafly Asia, Airalo Asialink, Nomad APAC (14 countries plan), aloSIM Asia, Ubigi Best World, Nomad APAC (21 countries plan).
Does a travel eSIM get around the Great Firewall?
Often, but not always. When your data is routed through a gateway outside mainland China, blocked services load normally, while plans that hand traffic to a local network are filtered like any Chinese SIM. Ask the provider how traffic is routed, and remember that Wi-Fi is filtered either way.
Can I get an eSIM from a Chinese operator as a visitor?
Not on a phone bought abroad, at least for iPhones. Apple states that only specific China mainland models support eSIM from mainland carriers, with activation in a carrier store, and that iPhones purchased elsewhere cannot install those profiles. Travel eSIMs issued by foreign operators are a different product and work through roaming.
