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China mainland eSIM — reviews & details

China 5GB 30Days (nonhkip) · 5 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $5.28
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 24%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 3%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

  • China mainland China Unicom 5G China Telecom 4G

Traveller reviews

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Giulia H.

Netherlands · Dec 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.

Diego Diego eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Really appreciate this, Giulia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ingrid T.

South Korea · Nov 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Ingrid Ingrid eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Thanks a lot, Ingrid! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ananya F.

UAE · Nov 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ingrid Ingrid eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ananya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Ingrid 💜

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Beatriz F.

Canada · Nov 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Mark Mark eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Really appreciate this, Beatriz! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. — Mark

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Ava M.

Netherlands · Nov 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Exactly as described — no surprises.

James James eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ava! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James

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Ingrid H.

Saudi Arabia · Nov 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.

Mark Mark eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Ingrid. Glad it mostly worked for you in China mainland — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Mark 💜

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Mateo M.

Brazil · Nov 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

David David eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Really appreciate this, Mateo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava V.

Singapore · Nov 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Thank you so much, Ava! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sarah W.

Canada · Nov 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Emma Emma eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Sarah. That's not the experience we want for China mainland. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Priya M.

Poland · Nov 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Sara Sara eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Priya. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across China mainland. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Sara 💜

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Chloe F.

Portugal · Nov 2025

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Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

So glad to hear this, Chloe! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. – Sophie 💜

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Chloe L.

UAE · Nov 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ken Ken eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Chloe! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken

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Mateo S.

Australia · Nov 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Omar Omar eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Mateo. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Omar K.

Egypt · Nov 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Tom Tom eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

So glad to hear this, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana H.

Italy · Nov 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Diego Diego eSIM TopUp Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Hana! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the China mainland eSIM cost?

The China 5GB 30Days (nonhkip) plan costs $5.28 for 5 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my China mainland eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the eSIM TopUp app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in China mainland.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in China mainland.

Comments & questions

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Sofia H. · 3 weeks ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Andre W. · 3 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Fatima G. · 3 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

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Pablo S. · 5 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Yuki H. · 9 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

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Priya G. · 9 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

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Hugo V. · 10 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Carlos W. · 11 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Olivia K. · 11 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Camila D. · 11 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Ethan H. · 1 year ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Mei B. · 1 year ago

Which networks does this connect to?