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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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Min-jun H.

Egypt · Jul 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.

Mark Mark eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Really appreciate this, Min-jun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. — Mark

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Grace H.

Brazil · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in China mainland. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Laura Laura eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing, Grace! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. — Laura

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Ryan W.

Saudi Arabia · Jun 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived in China mainland. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing, Ryan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Sophie

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Fatima N.

Thailand · Jun 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in China mainland. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.

Laura Laura eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thanks a lot, Fatima! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Louis L.

Brazil · Jun 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Zero regrets.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Really appreciate this, Louis! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Come back anytime! – Sophie 💜

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Beatriz G.

Philippines · Jun 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in China mainland. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Emma Emma eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Beatriz! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea N.

France · Jun 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

David David eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

So glad to hear this, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – David 💜

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Sri T.

Switzerland · Jun 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in China mainland. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.

Priya Priya eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thanks a lot, Sri! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ingrid N.

Sweden · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Ingrid! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Diego 💜

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Mohammed B.

Switzerland · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Really appreciate this, Mohammed! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ingrid C.

New Zealand · Jun 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.

Sara Sara eSIM TopUp Support · 1 month ago

Thanks a lot, Ingrid! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sara 💜

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Mei C.

Netherlands · Jun 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Sara Sara eSIM TopUp Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Mei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Liam T.

Portugal · Jun 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Yuki Yuki eSIM TopUp Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Liam! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos K.

South Korea · Jun 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.

David David eSIM TopUp Support · 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Carlos! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Yuki T.

India · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in China mainland. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.

Tom Tom eSIM TopUp Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. We're here whenever you travel again. – Tom 💜

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. · 4 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?