China eSIM for Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou
Prepaid data eSIM for China, bought and managed on WhatsApp. No app, no airport SIM queue and no roaming bill. Your QR code arrives in the chat in about 60 seconds, so you can install it at home and be online when you land. Business travellers and tourists pay one fixed price instead of a daily roaming fee.
Get Your China eSIM on WhatsAppOur Partner Networks in China
GleeSim connects you to China's local 4G and 5G networks
Why Travellers Choose GleeSim for China
China is outside UK and EU roaming bundles, and most home networks charge a daily fee or sell a travel pass for it. Check your own plan's current rate before you fly. A China eSIM is installed at home and gives you local data at a fixed price, managed in one WhatsApp chat.
Built for Business Trips
Trade fairs, factory visits and meetings in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shanghai need data you can count on. Install before you fly and be online when you land.
Fits a Tourist Itinerary
Maps, translation and ride apps all run on data. Your eSIM works in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Chengdu without a local SIM.
No Local SIM Queue
Buying a local SIM usually means a shop visit and your passport. Your eSIM is installed at home and ready when you arrive.
Keep Your Own Number
GleeSim runs as a second data line. Your own SIM stays in the phone, so your number, bank codes and family groups stay the same.
Plans From $4.79
Eight plans, from 1GB for a short trip to 20GB for a month, plus unlimited data for 10 days and a 90 day plan.
Top Up on WhatsApp
Need more data? Message us and we add data to the same eSIM. No new QR code and no shop visit.
Choose Your China Data Plan
Plans run from 7 to 90 days and from 1GB to 20GB, plus an unlimited plan for 10 days. All of them work in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and across China. Use code GLEE10 when you order on WhatsApp for an extra 10% off. Filter below to find the plan that fits your trip.
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Where Does the GleeSim China eSIM Work?
GleeSim uses China's local networks. Coverage is strong in the big cities and along the main transport routes, with gaps in remote regions.
| Area | Network | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing and Capital Airport | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Strong 4G and 5G in the city |
| Shanghai and Pudong Airport | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Strong 4G and 5G in the city |
| Shenzhen and Guangzhou | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Strong 4G and 5G, including the exhibition districts |
| Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi'an | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Strong in the cities |
| Great Wall and other visitor sites | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Good near the main entrances, patchy on remote sections |
| High-speed trains | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Good on the main corridors, drops in tunnels |
| Tibet, Xinjiang and the rural interior | China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom | Patchy outside towns |
China eSIM for Every Stop on Your Trip
One eSIM covers your whole trip, from Beijing and Shanghai to Shenzhen and Chengdu. Visiting for the trade fair? See our Canton Fair eSIM guide.
Beijing eSIM
Capital Airport, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
Shanghai eSIM
Pudong Airport, the Bund and business meetings.
Shenzhen eSIM
Electronics markets, factory visits and trade meetings.
Guangzhou eSIM
Pazhou exhibition district and the Pearl River.
Chengdu eSIM
The giant panda base and Sichuan food trails.
Xi'an eSIM
The Terracotta Army and the old city wall.
Hangzhou eSIM
West Lake and technology sector visits.
Canton Fair eSIM
Exhibitors and buyers at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou.
Connected in 3 Steps, Before You Leave Home
Order, install and test at home. When you land in China you just switch the line on.
Choose Your China Plan
Pick a plan above, or send us your travel dates on WhatsApp and we will suggest one. Travelling with colleagues or family? Tell us how many phones and we send one QR code per phone.
Receive and Install Your QR Code
Your QR code arrives on WhatsApp and email in about 60 seconds. Scan it in your phone's eSIM settings on home WiFi. We can walk you through it in the chat.
Land in China, Switch On
After landing, choose GleeSim as your mobile data line and turn on Data Roaming. The eSIM connects to a local China network and your home SIM keeps working for calls and texts.
Travel eSIM Without an App: Buy on WhatsApp
GleeSim is a travel eSIM you buy and manage in WhatsApp. You don't download an app, create an account or wait for a call centre. China eSIM buy on WhatsApp, no app: that is the whole process.
Check Your Data Balance
Send one message and get your remaining data back in seconds.
Top Up Mid-Trip
No new eSIM and no new plan. We add data to your active eSIM in the chat.
24/7 Live Support
Real people answer, day or night, including from a hotel room in Shenzhen.
Instant QR Delivery
Your QR code lands on WhatsApp within about 60 seconds of ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions travellers ask us most before a China trip.
What is the best eSIM for China 2026?
The best eSIM for China in 2026 is one you install at home that gives you enough data for the whole trip. For a month of maps, messaging and work, the China 5GB, 30 Days plan at $23.90 covers most people. Choose the 10GB plan at $47.82 if you stream, hotspot or video call every day.
How much data do I need for a week in China?
For one week in China, 1GB covers maps, translation and messaging if you stay on hotel WiFi for heavy use. The China 1GB, 7 Days plan costs $4.79 If you also video call or upload photos every day, the China 2GB, 15 Days plan at $9.56 gives you more room.
Which plan suits a business trip to China?
For a business trip, the China 5GB, 30 Days plan at $23.90 is the best fit for most people. It covers email, maps, ride apps and video calls for a trip of a few days to a few weeks. Heavy users who hotspot to a laptop should look at the 10GB or 20GB plans.
Is there an eSIM for the Canton Fair in Guangzhou?
Yes. A China eSIM works the same for Canton Fair visitors as for any other trip. Install it at home before you fly, switch it on when you land, and stay online at the exhibition halls, in taxis and at your hotel. The China 5GB, 30 Days plan suits most buyers and exhibitors.
China eSIM vs roaming: which is cheaper?
A China eSIM is usually cheaper than roaming for a week or more, but check your own plan. Many UK and Canadian networks charge a daily fee or sell a travel pass for China, and rates change. Multiply your network's daily fee by the days of your trip and compare it with a GleeSim China plan, which starts at $4.79 and is paid once.
What is the cheapest way to get phone data in China as a tourist?
For most tourists the cheapest phone data in China is a data eSIM installed at home before you fly. A local SIM needs a shop visit and your passport, and hotel WiFi is often slow or limited to rooms. A China eSIM gives you your own connection wherever there is a mobile signal.
Does the eSIM work when I land at Beijing Capital or Shanghai Pudong?
Yes. Install the eSIM at home before you fly, then choose GleeSim as your mobile data line and turn on Data Roaming after you land. It connects to a local network, so you can message your driver or hotel while you queue at immigration.
Which networks does the China eSIM use?
GleeSim connects you to China's local partner networks, including China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom. Your phone joins the strongest signal available in each place. Coverage is strongest in the big cities and weaker in remote regions.
Do Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work in China?
Mainland China restricts many foreign apps and websites, including Google services and several social and messaging apps. Whether they load on your eSIM depends on how the network routes your data, so message us on WhatsApp before you fly and we will tell you what to expect. Set up offline maps, translation packs and a payment app such as Alipay or WeChat Pay at home.
Can I use the China eSIM in Hong Kong or Macau?
The plans are listed for China. If your trip includes Hong Kong or Macau, message us on WhatsApp before you travel and we will confirm what is covered.
Does the eSIM work on high-speed trains?
Signal is usually good along the main rail corridors, but it can drop in tunnels and on remote stretches. Download maps, tickets and anything you need offline before you board.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for China?
Yes. The China Unlimited, 10 Days plan costs $71.97 and gives you unlimited data for 10 days. If you are away longer, the China 10GB, 90 Days plan at $47.82 lasts three months.
Will my phone work with a China eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Recent iPhones, Google Pixels and Samsung phones support eSIM, and you can check your model in your phone's settings or ask us on WhatsApp.
Does this plan include a Chinese phone number?
No. The GleeSim China eSIM is data only and does not include a +86 number for normal calls or SMS. Your home number stays active on your main SIM.
What happens if I run out of data in China?
Send us a WhatsApp message and we add more data to the same eSIM within minutes. You don't need a new QR code or a shop.
Related eSIM Destinations
Adding another country or a stopover to your China trip? GleeSim covers these destinations with the same WhatsApp setup.
Your China eSIM Is One WhatsApp Away
Whether it is a week of meetings in Shanghai, the Canton Fair in Guangzhou or a tour of Beijing and Xi'an, GleeSim gets you online the moment you land. No roaming bill, no airport SIM queue and no app to install.
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