eSIM for China at a glance
- Plans
- 7
- Price from1 GB for 7 days
- £3
- Cheapest gigabyte20 GB for 30 days
- £1.51
- Unlimited10 days
- £26
- Validity
- 7–30 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for China
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
1 GB7 days
£3.40 per GB
£3
2 GB15 days
£3.21 per GB
£6
3 GB30 days
£2.64 per GB
£8
5 GB30 days
£2.34 per GB
£12
10 GB30 days
£2.00 per GB
£20
Unlimited10 days
£2.64 per day
£26
20 GB30 days
£1.51 per GB · best value
£30
Prices from Airalo, updated 25.03.2026, rate 1 $ = £0.76
How much data do you need
Typical usage and a matching plan for a one-week trip
- Maps and messengersabout 1 GB a week
- 1 GB for 7 days — £3
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 30 days — £12
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- Unlimited, 10 days — £26
Flights to China
Cheapest tickets for the nearest dates
London → Taiyuan
one way
London → Taizhou
one way
Manchester → Changzhou
one way
London → Hangzhou
one way
London → Yan'an
one way
How it works
- 1. Choose a planCompare plans by data volume, validity period and price
- 2. Get your QR codeAfter payment, the QR code to activate your eSIM arrives by email within minutes
- 3. ConnectScan the QR code in your phone settings — the internet is ready
Nearby countries
eSIM for China: FAQ
From £3 for 1 GB for 7 days. There are 7 plans in total, the most expensive is £30.
Yes: unlimited data for 10 days costs £26, that is £2.64 per day.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 1 GB for 7 days for £3 is enough. If you watch videos, take Unlimited, 10 days for £26.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 20 GB for 30 days package: £1.51 per GB versus £3.40 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Validity starts when you first connect to a network abroad.
The eSIM is data only. You can call through messengers; your WhatsApp and Telegram number stays the same and your main SIM remains in the phone.
At home, before departure: installation needs an internet connection. After landing, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming.
iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. To check, dial *#06#: if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.
London → Taiyuan: from £298 one way.