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China mainland eSIM — reviews & details

China 2GB/Day · 2 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $1.92
4.5

175 reviews

5 ★ 58%
4 ★ 32%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

  • China mainland China Mobile 5G

Traveller reviews

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Ji-woo V.

Brazil · May 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in China mainland. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ji-woo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Mateo C.

South Korea · May 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks a lot, Mateo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Diego 💜

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Hana C.

Philippines · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Hana! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Mohammed S.

South Korea · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in China mainland. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Priya 💜

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Lea C.

Singapore · May 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Lea! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Ryan S.

Philippines · May 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Ryan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma

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Viktor H.

Turkey · May 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks a lot, Viktor! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ken

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Kenji R.

Canada · May 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Kenji! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. Come back anytime! – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Ravi P.

Thailand · May 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Ravi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Elena T.

India · May 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Cheers, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Come back anytime! — Yuki

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Anna F.

United States · May 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in China mainland. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Anna! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Ravi T.

Saudi Arabia · May 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thanks a lot, Ravi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Ryan W.

France · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in China mainland. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Cheers, Ryan! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ingrid 💜

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Wei L.

South Korea · May 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

So glad to hear this, Wei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Yuki

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Ravi F.

Singapore · Apr 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in China mainland. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Cheers, Ravi! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the China mainland eSIM cost?

The China 2GB/Day plan costs $1.92 for 2 GB/day over 1 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

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Wei D. · 3 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

Your usage is tracked live in the app, Wei — check My eSIMs anytime. — Emma

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Liam T. · 3 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

David David GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Liam, then it activates automatically on arrival. — David

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Yuki T. · 3 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

For nearby countries, Yuki, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. – Sara 💜

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Fatima W. · 4 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Fatima — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Ingrid 💜

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Linh P. · 7 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Linh! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun F. · 7 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Min-jun! The eSIM just handles data. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Somchai B. · 8 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Somchai — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri R. · 8 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

James James GotoeSIM Support

It works great on modern Samsung phones, Sri! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — James

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Lucia L. · 10 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

No surprise fees, Lucia! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. – Ken 💜

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Viktor F. · 1 year ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

Tethering is supported, Viktor! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Mark 💜

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Sri F. · 1 year ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

The clock starts on first use in-country, Sri, so buying early is totally fine. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Kenji P. · 1 year ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

So glad it helped, Kenji! We're always here if you need anything. — Laura