Stellar eSIM
Free VPN
750 MB
7 days$0.75/GB
$0.56
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Gran MurallaBest eSIM for China
from $0.17/GB7,373 plans36 providersPrices updated Oct 16, 2026
Which plan should you get?
Your trip: ≈7 GB over 7 days
Trip length (days)
Your data use
Our pick for your trip
abesteSIM
Unlimited · 7 days1 GB/day
$3.11$0.44 /day
The cheapest unlimited plan covering 7 days.
Lowest everSee dealBudget option
Stellar eSIM
5 GB · 30 days
$2.18$0.44/GB
Cheaper if you end up using less data than planned.
See dealWhat the catalogue says
- abesteSIM's unlimited plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then slows down.
Data
Duration
240 plans
Under 1 GB2 plans
from $0.75/GBStellar eSIM
$0.56
750 MB · 7 daysFree VPN
$0.75/GB
1 GB12 plans
from $0.44/GBStellar eSIM
$0.44Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 daysFree VPN
$0.44/GB
Stellar eSIM
$0.63Lowest ever
1 GB Premium · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.63/GB
abesteSIM
$0.63Lowest ever
1 GB · 3 days
$0.63/GB
abesteSIM
$0.64Lowest ever
1 GB · 5 days
$0.64/GB
abesteSIM
$0.65Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 days
$0.65/GB
MicroEsim
$0.88Lowest ever
1 GB · 3 days
$0.88/GB
2 GB1 plan
from $0.64/GBStellar eSIM
$1.27
2 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.64/GB
3 GB20 plans
from $0.29/GBStellar eSIM
$0.87Lowest ever
3 GB Premium · 1 dayFree VPN
$0.29/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.53
3 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$0.51/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.56
3 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.52/GB
abesteSIM
$1.57Lowest ever
3 GB · 3 days
$0.52/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.65
3 GB Premium · 5 daysFree VPN
$0.55/GB
abesteSIM
$1.70Lowest ever
3 GB · 5 days
$0.57/GB
4 GB2 plans
from $0.91/GBStellar eSIM
$3.64
4 GB · 30 daysFree VPNRegional
$0.91/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.64
4 GB · 20 daysFree VPNRegional
$0.91/GB
5 GB20 plans
from $0.44/GBStellar eSIM
$2.18
5 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.44/GB
abesteSIM
$2.79Lowest ever
5 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.56/GB
abesteSIM
$2.95Lowest ever
5 GB · 7 days
$0.59/GB
MicroEsim
$3.05Lowest ever
5 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.61/GB
abesteSIM
$3.10Lowest ever
5 GB · 5 daysRegional
$0.62/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.13Lowest ever
5 GB Premium · 21 daysFree VPN
$0.63/GB
6 GB2 plans
from $0.68/GBStellar eSIM
$4.10
6 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.68/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.96
6 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.83/GB
7 GB2 plans
from $0.78/GBStellar eSIM
$5.46
7 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.78/GB
MobiMatter
$8.49
7 GB · 30 days
$1.21/GB
8 GB4 plans
from $0.72/GBStellar eSIM
$5.73
8 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.72/GB
Stellar eSIM
$6.96
8 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.87/GB
9 GB3 plans
from $0.66/GBStellar eSIM
$5.92
9 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.66/GB
Stellar eSIM
$10.10
9 GB · 20 daysFree VPNRegional
$1.12/GB
10 GB20 plans
from $0.37/GBStellar eSIM
$3.73
10 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.37/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.38
10 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.44/GB
abesteSIM
$4.53Lowest ever
10 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.45/GB
abesteSIM
$5.15Lowest ever
10 GB · 7 daysRegional
$0.52/GB
MicroEsim
$5.22Lowest ever
10 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.52/GB
abesteSIM
$5.31Lowest ever
10 GB · 5 daysRegional
$0.53/GB
12 GB4 plans
from $0.66/GBStellar eSIM
$7.86
12 GB · 30 daysFree VPNRegional
$0.66/GB
Stellar eSIM
$7.86
12 GB · 20 daysFree VPNRegional
$0.66/GB
MobiMatter
$11.99Lowest ever
12 GB · 30 daysRegional
$1.00/GB
eSIM prices for China
The lowest live price for every data and duration combination, from the 7373 plans we track.
| Data | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB+ | $0.44Stellar eSIM | $0.63Stellar eSIM | $0.63Stellar eSIM |
| 3 GB+ | $1.53Stellar eSIM | $1.53Stellar eSIM | $1.56Stellar eSIM |
| 5 GB+ | $2.18Stellar eSIM | $2.18Stellar eSIM | $2.18Stellar eSIM |
| 10 GB+ | $3.73Stellar eSIM | $3.73Stellar eSIM | $3.73Stellar eSIM |
| 20 GB+ | $6.48Stellar eSIM | $6.48Stellar eSIM | $6.48Stellar eSIM |
| Unlimited | $2.34abesteSIM | $5.76abesteSIM | $8.12abesteSIM |
Travel guide
Best eSIM for China: how to choose
- Currency
- CNY (¥)
- Capital
- Beijing
- Plugs
- A/C/I · 220 V
- Emergency
- 110 · 120
- Dial code
- +86
- Language
- Chinese
01
The China eSIM market right now
We currently track 7373 live plans for China from 36 provider(s). The cheapest works out at $0.17 per GB, while the typical plan sits around $1.56 per GB — anything far above that is overpriced for this destination.
2156 of them come with unlimited data, and the longest validity on offer is 365 days.
02
Country plan or regional eSIM?
Besides plans dedicated to China, we track 3957 regional and 1178 global options that also cover it, from $0.17 per GB. They cost more per GB but save you buying a second eSIM if you cross a border.
Worth checking if your trip also touches Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Hong Kong: one regional plan often beats two country plans.
03
How much data do you actually need?
In this destination the 300 GB size gives the best value at $0.17 per GB. Smaller bundles look cheap but cost far more per gigabyte; much larger ones rarely get used up on a short trip.
For a week-long trip, the cheapest option covering at least 5 GB is $2.18 (5 GB, 30 days) from Stellar eSIM.
- Maps, ride-hailing and translation are the heavy consumers — roughly 1 GB a day covers them comfortably
- Streaming video or uploading clips can double that; pick unlimited if that is your habit
- Check hotspot support before buying if you travel with a laptop or tablet
04
Before you fly to China
An eSIM is a QR code, not a physical card: install it at home over Wi-Fi and activate it on arrival. Your usual number stays active for calls and SMS.
- Check your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS or newer, most flagships since 2019) and is carrier-unlocked
- Buy and install before departure, while you still have reliable Wi-Fi
- Turn on the eSIM for data when you land; leave your home line for calls
- Validity usually starts at first connection in the destination, not at purchase
Weather in China: when to go
Live conditions in Beijing plus the climate normals that decide the best month for your trip.
Right now
Beijing
4°
Feels like -2°
Humidity 78%Wind 26 km/hUV index 1Low exposureSunrise 07:07Sunset 18:23
Today
11°
2°
100%
Sun
10°
2°
Mon
13°
3°
47%
Tue
10°
1°
43%
Wed
10°
0°
Thu
13°
2°
Fri
13°
3°
Live forecast from Open-Meteo · updated hourly
Best time to visit
Average highs and lows per month; bars show rainy daysBest months
May · June · August
Mild temperatures and least rain
Harder months
February · December
Cold and short days
Wettest month
August
10 rainy days
Driest month
January
2 rainy days
Winter-8° – 1°
15 rainy days
Spring4° – 14°
24 rainy days
Summer14° – 23°
33 rainy days
Autumn6° – 13°
33 rainy days
eSIM providers for China
eSIM for China: common questions
How much does an eSIM for China cost?
Plans currently start at $0.41. We compare 7373 live offers and re-check every price daily.
Are there unlimited data plans?
Yes — 2156 of the tracked plans come with unlimited data, from $0.27 per day.
When should I buy and install the eSIM?
Buy it before you travel and install it over Wi-Fi at home; activate it when you land. Validity usually starts with the first connection at the destination.
How does RighteSIM rank these plans?
Purely by live price per GB. Paid placements never change the organic ranking and are always labeled as sponsored. How we evaluate →
