China mainland eSIM — reviews & details
China 10GB 30Days (nonhkip) · 10 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- China mainland China Unicom 5G China Telecom 4G
Traveller reviews
Carlos G.
Portugal · Jan 2025
Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Carlos! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid N.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Ingrid! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo V.
Thailand · Jan 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Hugo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
James B.
India · Jan 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, James! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. Come back anytime! – Ingrid 💜
Grace C.
Philippines · Dec 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Grace! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia D.
Indonesia · Dec 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Lucia! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken 💜
Diego M.
Brazil · Dec 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Diego! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Laura 💜
Isabella T.
Brazil · Dec 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Isabella! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo T.
South Korea · Dec 2024
Connected the moment I landed in China mainland. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Hugo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Emma
Zoe N.
Vietnam · Dec 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Zoe! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Anna 💜
Priya T.
Egypt · Dec 2024
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Priya. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Ken 💜
Pablo G.
UAE · Dec 2024
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Pablo. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Wei N.
Australia · Dec 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Wei! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia C.
Turkey · Dec 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Sophia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Diego R.
Thailand · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Diego! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the China mainland eSIM cost?
The China 10GB 30Days (nonhkip) plan costs $10.17 for 10 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 GotoeSIM 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
Ethan G. · 6 days ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Ethan — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Anna 💜
Noah D. · 1 month ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Noah. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella K. · 1 month ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Isabella! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. – Priya 💜
James D. · 5 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, James! We're always here if you need anything. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Max C. · 6 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Max, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — Yuki
Camila G. · 6 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Camila — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Chloe T. · 6 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Chloe, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Andre R. · 7 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Andre, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Sara 💜
Arjun V. · 8 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Arjun! The eSIM just handles data. – Ingrid 💜
Anna M. · 8 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Anna, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — David
Sven S. · 10 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Sven! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Laura 💜
Sri V. · 1 year ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Sri! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support