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China mainland eSIM Plans

30 plans available · Instant activation

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China mainland Single Country Plan
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Daily plans give you fresh data every day. Total data plans give you a fixed amount to use over the validity period.

Data

Validity

1 GB

China 1GB/Day

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€1.80
1 GB

China 1GB 7Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 7 days

7 days validity

€1.90
1 GB

China mainland 1GB/Day (nonhkip)

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€2.50
1 GB

China mainland 1GB 7Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 7 days

7 days validity

€2.60
2 GB

China mainland 2GB/Day

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€2.90
2 GB

China mainland 2GB/Day (nonhkip)

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€4.10
3 GB

China 3GB 15Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 15 days

15 days validity

€4.30
3 GB

China 3GB 30Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€4.40
3 GB

China mainland 3GB/Day (nonhkip)

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€5.30
5 GB

China mainland 5GB/Day

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€5.30
3 GB

China mainland 3GB 15Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 15 days

15 days validity

€5.40
3 GB

China mainland 3GB 30Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€5.80
5 GB

China 5GB 30Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€6.50
5 GB

China mainland 5GB 30Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€7.60
5 GB

China mainland 5GB/Day (nonhkip)

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€7.60
14% off
10 GB

China mainland 10GB/Day (nonhkip)

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€10.20€8.77
14% off
10 GB

China 10GB/Day

🔄 Per Day — renews daily

1 day validity

€10.50€9.03
14% off
10 GB

China 10GB 30Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€12.20€10.49
14% off
10 GB

China mainland 10GB 30Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€14.10€12.13
14% off
20 GB

China 20GB 30Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€21.00€18.06
14% off
20 GB

China mainland 20GB 30Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€28.20€24.25
14% off
50 GB

China 50GB 30Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€50.50€43.43
14% off
50 GB

China mainland 50GB 30Days (nonhkip)

📦 Total Data — valid for 30 days

30 days validity

€57.70€49.62
14% off
50 GB

China 50GB 180Days

📦 Total Data — valid for 180 days

180 days validity

€64.50€55.47

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China mainland eSIM — Instant Mobile Data for Travelers

Why choose an eSIM in China mainland?

Traveling to China mainland is exciting, but staying connected should not be a hassle. Traditional roaming plans from your home carrier can cost five to ten times more than local rates, and buying a physical SIM card on arrival means hunting for a store, waiting in line, and dealing with language barriers.

With a ValaeSIM eSIM for China mainland, you skip all of that. Your eSIM is activated digitally — no physical card needed. Purchase your plan online before you leave home, scan the QR code we email you, and you will have a local data connection the moment your plane lands in China mainland.

ValaeSIM partners with leading mobile networks in China mainland to deliver reliable coverage across major cities, tourist sites, and transport hubs. Whether you are navigating city streets, exploring national parks, or staying in touch for business, your connection stays with you throughout the trip.

How to install your ValaeSIM in China mainland

  1. 1Purchase your plan — Select your preferred data size and validity period, then complete checkout in seconds.
  2. 2Receive your QR code — We email your eSIM QR code instantly after payment — no waiting, no shipping.
  3. 3Open your phone settings — Go to Settings → Mobile Data (or Cellular) → Add eSIM.
  4. 4Scan the QR code — Point your camera at the QR code in your email to install the eSIM profile.
  5. 5Activate on arrival in China mainland — Toggle your ValaeSIM line on when you land and you're instantly connected.

Coverage and networks in China mainland

Your ValaeSIM plan for China mainlandconnects to the country's top-tier mobile infrastructure. Coverage spans all major cities, airports, tourist destinations, and main transport corridors.

Speeds available include 3G/4G/5G where supported by local networks, so you can stream maps, video call home, and share photos without slowdowns. In rural and mountainous areas, 3G coverage provides a reliable fallback so you are never completely offline.

ValaeSIM network partners in China mainland are selected for reliability and coverage breadth — the same networks used by locals, at local data rates. No artificial speed caps on standard plans unless your plan specifies a daily data limit.

Frequently asked questions about China mainland eSIM

Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked to use ValaeSIM in China mainland. Most modern iPhones (XS and later), Google Pixel (3 and later), and Samsung Galaxy (S20 and later) support eSIM. If you purchased your phone directly from a manufacturer or unlocked, you are ready to go. If your phone is locked to a carrier, contact them to request an unlock before your trip.

Your ValaeSIM for China mainland activates the first time you connect to a mobile network in China mainland. The plan's validity countdown starts on activation — not at purchase. You can install the QR code weeks in advance and your data allowance only begins when you actually arrive.

Yes. Your existing SIM card stays active alongside your ValaeSIM. You will continue to receive calls and SMS on your home number as normal. ValaeSIM provides a separate data connection for internet access in China mainland, keeping roaming charges on your primary SIM at zero.

ValaeSIM offers China mainland eSIM plans starting from just €1.80. This entry plan covers navigation, messaging, and light browsing. For heavier use — streaming, remote work, or longer stays — larger data bundles are available, with a 14% discount on all 10 GB plans and above.

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