# China & Hong Kong eSIM > A China & Hong Kong eSIM costs £6.99 for 1 day across 2 countries with 5G. Delivered by email in seconds. If your route runs from the mainland into Hong Kong, this one eSIM is built for the whole trip. Mainland networks are China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, and Hong Kong's is the 3 network, so you set up once and use one plan across both. - Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans - Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes - Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes - Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card - Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination - Coverage: 2 countries; speed up to 5G - Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 384 Kbps after 3GB/day - Internet traffic routes through: HK - Install within 180 days of purchase - URL: https://esimology.com/esim/china-and-hong-kong ## Plans ### Daily data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 3 GB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.33 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 3 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £2.33 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 5 days | £27.99 / €33.49 / $36.49 | £1.87 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 7 days | £27.99 / €33.49 / $36.49 | £1.33 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 10 days | £27.99 / €33.49 / $36.49 | £0.93 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 15 days | £41.49 / €49.99 / $53.99 | £0.92 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 30 days | £82.99 / €98.99 / $107.49 | £0.92 | yes | ## Networks - China: China Mobile (5G), China Telecom (4G), China Unicom (5G) - Hong Kong: 3 (5G) ## Which China & Hong Kong eSIM plan fits my trip? Every plan here gives you 3 GB a day, so the length of your route does the choosing. - **A three-day Shanghai and Hong Kong trip:** 3 GB a day for 3 days suits standard use (about 2.1 GB in all), and heavy use (about 5.4 GB in all) still fits. - **A week from Beijing through Chengdu to Hong Kong:** 3 GB a day for 7 days suits standard use (about 4.9 GB in all) and heavy use (about 12.6 GB in all). - **Guangzhou and Hong Kong over two weeks:** 3 GB a day for 15 days suits standard use (about 9.8 GB in all). - **Hong Kong only:** the [Hong Kong eSIM](/esim/hong-kong) suits a trip to Hong Kong alone, with Uber and HKTaxi for rides. ## Which countries and networks does the China & Hong Kong eSIM cover? Two countries, one eSIM: mainland China and Hong Kong, both with 5G. Cross the border and your phone switches network by itself, so a trip between them needs no swap. - **China:** China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. Cities and high-speed rail routes are well covered, though signal thins out in remote western and mountain areas. - **Hong Kong:** the network 3. Signal is strong across the city, including most tunnels and the MTR network. Your data reaches the internet through Hong Kong, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read more about [IP addresses in another country](/help/ip-address-another-country). ## Using one eSIM across China & Hong Kong: tips - **Two places, two sets of apps:** On the mainland, use DiDi for rides, WeChat for messages and Baidu Maps or Amap (Gaode) for directions, since Google Maps is unreliable there. In Hong Kong, use Uber or HKTaxi for rides and WhatsApp for messages. - **Blocked in China:** Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X (Twitter) are all blocked, so sign in to any apps you need before you arrive. - **Install at home, roaming on:** Set up your eSIM before you leave, then [turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) and leave it on at every border crossing between the two. - **Keep your home number:** Read how to [keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) before you fly, so people back home can still reach you. - **Top up mid-trip:** Every plan can be topped up, so if your data runs low partway through, add more to the same eSIM. ## Questions ### How much is an eSIM for China & Hong Kong? China & Hong Kong eSIMs start at £6.99 for 3 GB a day over 1 day. A 3 GB a day plan for 1 day costs £6.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars. ### Which countries does the China & Hong Kong eSIM cover? One eSIM works in all 2 countries: China and Hong Kong. The full list with the network in each country is on this page. ### When does my China & Hong Kong eSIM start? Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in China & Hong Kong, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying. ### Can I top up my China & Hong Kong eSIM? Yes. Most China & Hong Kong plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones. ### Does it come with a phone number? Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data. ### What if my plans change? Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page. ### Does the China & Hong Kong eSIM work in Hong Kong? Yes, Hong Kong is one of the two places this eSIM covers. Land at Hong Kong International (HKG), then look for the government's free Wi-Fi.HK, which is offered at many public places across the city. ### Can I use one eSIM for China and Hong Kong? Yes. One eSIM covers both, so a trip from Beijing or Shanghai to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or Lantau Island uses the same eSIM. Chengdu, Xi'an and Guangzhou are part of the China side too. ### Is there 5G on the China & Hong Kong eSIM? Yes. Both China and Hong Kong have 5G on this eSIM, with China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom in China and 3 in Hong Kong, so 5G is there on both legs of your trip. ### Does WhatsApp work in China on the China & Hong Kong eSIM? No. WhatsApp is blocked in China, so WeChat is the messaging app to use there, while Hong Kong uses WhatsApp. Set up and sign in to the apps you need before you arrive, as many foreign apps and sites can be restricted. ### Does Google Maps work in China on this eSIM? No, not reliably. Google services are blocked in China, so locals use Baidu Maps and Amap (Gaode) for walking, driving and transit directions. Get those set up before your trip. ### Can I use DiDi in China on the China & Hong Kong eSIM? Yes, this eSIM covers China, and DiDi is the local ride app to know about. Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) are three of the airports you can land at in China.