China mainland eSIM — reviews & details
China 500MB/Day · 500 MB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- China mainland China Mobile 5G
Traveller reviews
Ananya T.
Canada · Jul 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly. Would definitely buy again.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Ananya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo B.
Canada · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks for sharing, Mateo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace
Sophia T.
Portugal · Jul 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thank you for taking the time, Sophia. 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. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Mei G.
Australia · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Zero regrets.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Really appreciate this, Mei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. Enjoy your journeys! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia L.
Malaysia · Jul 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Marco R.
Thailand · Jun 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in China mainland. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar
Andre C.
United States · Jun 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in China mainland. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Really appreciate this, Andre! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sophie 💜
Elena F.
Italy · Jun 2026
Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Zero regrets.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Elena! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia N.
Turkey · Jun 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Sophia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. – Priya 💜
Viktor R.
Thailand · Jun 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland. – James 💜
Kenji B.
United States · Jun 2026
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Kenji! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland. — David
Fatima M.
Poland · Jun 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! So happy the China mainland eSIM kept you connected. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ananya C.
Brazil · Jun 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Ananya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Emma P.
Ireland · Jun 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Really appreciate this, Emma! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Carlos R.
New Zealand · Jun 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Appreciate you sharing this, Carlos. Glad it mostly worked for you in China mainland — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Grace
Frequently asked questions
How much does the China mainland eSIM cost?
The China 500MB/Day plan costs $0.75 for 500 MB/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
Nadia B. · 1 week ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Nadia! We're always here if you need anything. – David 💜
Lea D. · 1 month ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Lea, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Ken
Wei F. · 2 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Wei, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed W. · 5 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Mohammed, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — James
Sarah H. · 7 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Sarah — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Ingrid
Emma C. · 7 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Emma! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Laura
Zoe N. · 9 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Zoe, so buying early is totally fine. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia B. · 11 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Sophia — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo G. · 11 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Hugo! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Emma
Camila F. · 11 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Camila! The eSIM just handles data. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Lea T. · 1 year ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Lea! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. — Sophie
Thomas V. · 1 year ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Thomas — it switches on when you land. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support