China eSIM — reviews & details
China (mainland HK Macao) 1GB/Day · 1 GB/day · 1 days
67 reviews
Coverage & networks
- China mainland China Mobile 5G
- Hong Kong (China) CMHK 5G
- Macao (China) CTM 5G 3 5G
Traveller reviews
Hana M.
Thailand · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks a lot, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sara
Elena V.
Saudi Arabia · Jul 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna 💜
Camila S.
Egypt · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Camila! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – David 💜
Nadia B.
Philippines · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in China. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China. – Mark 💜
Fatima M.
Thailand · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in China. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China. Enjoy your journeys! – Yuki 💜
Liam M.
Ireland · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out in China. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Liam! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura
Ethan K.
Canada · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you so much, Ethan! So happy the China eSIM kept you connected. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo W.
Mexico · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Hugo! So happy the China eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima P.
Netherlands · Jul 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Diego M.
Japan · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Diego! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken 💜
Kenji D.
Germany · Jun 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks a lot, Kenji! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Katya C.
UAE · Jun 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in China. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Cheers, Katya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe G.
Philippines · Jun 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Zoe! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Marco G.
South Korea · Jun 2026
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks a lot, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Anna T.
Japan · Jun 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Anna! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Sophie
Frequently asked questions
How much does the China eSIM cost?
The China (mainland HK Macao) 1GB/Day plan costs $2.56 for 1 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my China 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.
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.
Comments & questions
Max N. · 1 week ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Min-jun S. · 3 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Min-jun, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo N. · 4 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Ji-woo, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. – Tom 💜
Nguyen R. · 4 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Nguyen! The eSIM just handles data. – Sara 💜
Lucia P. · 5 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Lucia — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Yuki 💜
Elena W. · 6 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Elena, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — David
Diego R. · 7 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Diego — not at purchase. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe S. · 8 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Zoe — check My eSIMs anytime. — Mark
Hana N. · 1 year ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Hana — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Omar
Somchai W. · 1 year ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Somchai — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki K. · 1 year ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Yuki! We're always here if you need anything. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Liam T. · 1 year ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Liam — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. — Laura
Beatriz M. · 1 year ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Beatriz! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. — Ingrid