Cheapest unlimited eSIM for China? From €6.95 for 3 days (October 2026)

Roam2Go’s unlimited eSIM for China starts from €6.95 for 3 days (or €2.95 if you only need 1 day) and lets you browse with unlimited data throughout your stay. And there’s one advantage that really makes a difference: this eSIM’s traffic is routed through a network outside the country, which means WhatsApp, Google, Gmail and Instagram all work normally, with no VPN required.

In this article we explain all the available plans, how to choose the one that best suits your trip, and how to activate your eSIM before you board the plane.

Why choose an eSIM for your trip to China

Travelling to China with your usual operator’s SIM card tends to be expensive and often comes with bill-shock at the end. A Roam2Go data eSIM gives you a fixed price in euros from the moment you purchase: you know exactly what you’ll pay, with no extra roaming charges.

What’s more, activation is instant: you buy online, receive the QR code by email, and install it on your phone before you leave home. When you land in China, your phone connects automatically. No airport queues, no plastic cards, no SIM swapping.

Please bear in mind that this eSIM is data only: it does not include conventional voice calls. For calls, you can use WhatsApp or any other messaging app, which will work perfectly.

If you’d like to check whether your phone is compatible with eSIM, see our guide to eSIM-compatible phones.

Unlimited plans for China: 3, 5 and 7 days (and more)

Roam2Go’s unlimited plans for China are designed for travellers who want to browse without worrying about running out of data. They include a daily allowance of 1 GB at high speed; once that allowance is reached, the connection stays active at 5 Mbps (or 10 Mbps with the Unlimited Pro plans) until full speed comes back, every 24 hours. Your connection is never cut off.

Here are the prices for the available unlimited plans:

Unlimited plan prices

Roam2Go prices last updated 22 September 2026. Prices may vary; always check the product page before purchasing.

If your trip is shorter than seven days and you’d prefer a fixed data allowance, you’ll also find fixed-data plans below.

Fixed-data plans: an alternative for short trips

If you know your usage will be moderate — mainly maps, messaging and email — a fixed-data plan may be enough and could work out cheaper. The product page offers more options than those shown here; these are some of the available plans:

Roam2Go prices last updated 22 September 2026. Prices may vary; always check the product page before purchasing.

As a rough guide, 1 GB is usually enough for light use over a few days (maps, WhatsApp and emails without attachments), but if you’re planning to shoot videos, upload content to social media or work remotely, we’d recommend going for an unlimited plan.

Still not sure which plan to choose? Browse all options for China on the Roam2Go product page and pick the one that best suits your trip. If your trip also takes in Hong Kong or Macau, see the unlimited eSIM for China, Hong Kong and Macau.

The big advantage: unrestricted internet, no VPN needed

China has an internet filtering system commonly known as the Great Firewall. This means that on a standard local connection, services such as Google, Gmail, WhatsApp and Instagram simply don’t work.

With Roam2Go’s eSIM for China, that’s not a problem. Data traffic is routed through an international network, outside local restrictions. You can use all your usual apps from the very first minute, with no VPN to install or configure. For many travellers, this is the deciding factor.

How to activate your eSIM for China

The process is straightforward and you can do it all from home:

1. Purchase the plan you need on the Roam2Go product page.
2. Receive your QR code by email within minutes.
3. Install the eSIM on your phone by scanning the QR code from your device’s settings. You can do this days before you travel.
4. Enable the eSIM data line when you arrive in China, or set it to activate automatically.

If you’ve never installed an eSIM before, our guide on how an eSIM works walks you through it step by step.

Remember: this eSIM is data only. For calls, use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any other messaging app.

Ready to travel connected? Choose your eSIM plan for China now and say goodbye to losing signal or overpaying.

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