China eSIM

5G where availableChina Unicom, China MobileHotspot includedData only

On the ground

What works in China

Everything a trip needs runs on local mobile data.

WeChat Pay and Alipay
Pay in shops, metro and taxis with apps that need data on the spot.
Maps and ride-hailing
Amap, Apple Maps and DiDi in every major city.
Train and flight bookings
12306 tickets and boarding passes load at the gate, not just on Wi-Fi.
Hotspot for your laptop
Share data with a laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.
Local networks
China Unicom, China Mobile, 5G where available.
Hong Kong and Macau
Not included in this plan. The China, Hong Kong & Macau plan covers all three.

These regional plans also work in China.

Compatibility

Dial *#06#. If you see a line called EID, your phone supports eSIM. It must also be unlocked by your carrier.

Bought your phone in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau? Most models from there have no eSIM — the Tiny SIM card works instead. About the Tiny SIM