China Mainland Travel eSIM
Fast 4G/5G coverage via China Mobile / China Unicom. Instant QR activation, no SIM swap.
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Plans starting from
- ✓Daily unlimited data (most plans)
- ✓eSIM QR code emailed within 1 minute of payment
- ✓4G/5G high-speed network
- ✓Instant activation, no physical SIM
China Mainland eSIM plans
36 plans — pick the duration that matches your trip.
① Choose days
② Choose data
eSIM data plans
China Mainland · 1GB/day/day · 1d
China Mainland · 1GB/day/day · 1d
China Mainland · 1GB/day/day · 1d
China Mainland · 1GB/day/day · 1d
China Mainland · 1GB/day/day · 1d
Alle Verkäufe sind endgültig – eSIMs sind nach der Zahlung nicht erstattungsfähig
These apps work in China Mainland
Built-in bypass routing — no separate VPN needed. These services connect automatically in China Mainland; just install and go.
✅ Nothing to enable or configure per app — bypass routing is built in and activates automatically in China Mainland; outside the mainland it's normal internet, no need to turn anything off.
* Actual availability depends on local policy and network conditions; for reference only.
China Mainland eSIM vs other options
Why eSIM beats physical SIM and roaming?
Recommended GB eSIM | Compared Local physical SIM | Compared Carrier roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓From HK$20/day | HK$60-150 (airport) | HK$98-198/day |
| Activation time | ✓30 sec (pre-install) | 15-30 min queue | Auto-connect (1-5 min) |
| Keep home number for SMS | ✓Yes (dual SIM) | No (physical swap) | Yes |
| Data | ✓Daily unlimited | Plan dependent (capped) | Plan dependent |
| Physical card needed | No (eSIM) | Yes | Uses home SIM |
* Price comparison based on 2026 market estimates; physical SIM prices vary by destination.
Going to more than one country?
One eSIM plan covering multiple countries — no SIM swap when crossing borders.
China Mainland Network Coverage
Direct partnership with top local carriers — not an MVNO reseller.
Carriers
- China Mobile
- China Unicom
- China Telecom
Network Tech
Bands: B1 / B3 / B8 / B41 / n41 / n78
Typical speed: 20-150 Mbps urban; 10-40 Mbps tier-2 cities
Includes built-in firewall bypass — Gmail / Google / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube work without setting up a separate VPN.
6 reasons to use GB eSIM in China Mainland
Our own platform, direct wholesale eSIM inventory — transparent pricing, instant activation.
30-second delivery
QR code emailed instantly after Stripe payment — no shipping wait.
4G / 5G speeds
Top local carriers: Docomo, SoftBank, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and more.
Keep your number
eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM — keep receiving SMS on home line.
Stripe secured
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay — PCI-DSS Level 1 checkout.
200+ destinations
Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania — one platform for all your travel data needs.
Zero plastic
No physical card to manufacture or ship — lower carbon footprint.
How to install and activate the eSIM
Takes 2-3 minutes. Do it on home Wi-Fi before departure.
Choose plan & pay
Visa / Mastercard / Apple Pay / Google Pay
Receive QR code email
Arrives in your inbox within 30 seconds of Stripe confirmation
Install on Wi-Fi
iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android: Settings → Connections → SIM Manager
Enable on arrival
Turn on Data Roaming when you land
China Mainland eSIM FAQ
8 most common questions. WhatsApp us if anything's missing.
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Ready for China Mainland?
Pick a plan, receive your QR code in 30 seconds, connect on landing.
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