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Shanghai's Pudong skyline lit up at night, seen across the Huangpu River from the Bund Photo: Li Yang / Unsplash
🇨🇳 China eSIM

Land connected in China.

Instant mobile data for Shanghai's skyline, Beijing's ancient sites, and everywhere the high-speed rail takes you — active before you land.

Ancient and futuristic, on the same street

Shanghai's skyline rewrites itself in light every evening — the Bund's colonial-era facades facing off against the futuristic towers of Pudong across the river, a city that seems to be racing its own reflection. Board a high-speed train and watch entire provinces unfold at 300 km/h, from misty rice terraces to ancient water towns like Suzhou, where canals and stone bridges have stayed unchanged for centuries.

Beijing carries a different energy entirely — the Forbidden City's imperial scale, the Great Wall winding across mountain ridgelines, night markets filled with the sizzle and smoke of street food cooked right in front of you. China is a country where ancient and futuristic sit side by side, often on the very same street.

📶 Your eSIM in China

Staying connected in China

Your SimCliQ eSIM gets you online the moment you land, ready to navigate, translate, and capture a country that moves at its own remarkable pace.

One thing worth knowing before you go: China's internet environment works differently than most places — popular apps like Google, WhatsApp, and Instagram aren't accessible there by default, regardless of which SIM or carrier you're using. We recommend downloading any messaging or mapping apps you'll want (and telling loved ones which ones you'll be using) before you depart, so you're set up to share the trip exactly how you want to.

Frequently asked questions

Will my phone work with a China eSIM?+
Most phones from 2018 onward support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel 3 and later. Check by dialing *#06# — if you see an EID number listed alongside your IMEI, your phone is eSIM-ready. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked.
How do I install my SimCliQ eSIM for China?+
After you buy, your QR code and one-tap install link arrive instantly by email and on the confirmation page. Install it before you fly while you still have Wi-Fi — it only takes a few seconds, and it'll sit ready on your phone until you land and turn it on.
Will apps like Google Maps, WhatsApp, and Instagram work with my eSIM in China?+
China's internet works a little differently than most places you've traveled — popular apps like Google, WhatsApp, and Instagram aren't accessible by default, and that's true on any SIM or carrier, not just eSIMs. The easy fix: download whatever messaging, mapping, or social apps you'll want before you fly, and let anyone back home know which ones you'll be using. Most travelers find they're just as connected for the week, just through a different set of apps.
Can I still use my normal phone number in China?+
Yes. Your SimCliQ eSIM handles data only, so you keep your regular SIM active for calls and texts on your usual number. Most travelers just turn on Wi-Fi calling or use an internet calling app over the eSIM's data for anything that would otherwise roam.
How much data do I need for a trip to China?+
For maps, messaging, and light social use over a one-to-two week trip, 3-5GB comfortably covers most travelers. If you're streaming, posting a lot of photos and video, or using your phone as a hotspot, size up from there. You can always top up the same eSIM later if you run low — no need to buy a second one.

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