Travel eSIM for China
On most of our China plans, your data routes through Hong Kong, so apps like Google, WhatsApp, Gmail and Instagram open as they do at home. The plan page shows the route.
Why China is different
On Chinese networks and hotel Wi-Fi, many apps you use every day don't load: Google, Gmail, Maps, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and more. Travellers often find out on day one.
How our China eSIMs help
Most of our China plans send your data through Hong Kong. Your phone connects to a Chinese mobile network, but your traffic reaches the internet from Hong Kong. The result: your usual apps open as they do at home, with no extra app to install.
Each plan page says how that plan routes its data, so check it before you buy.
What you'll notice
- Websites may think you're in Hong Kong. You might see Hong Kong adverts or a different language page. Read why your IP address shows another country.
- Some Chinese apps and sites may ask you to confirm your location.
- Speed is usually great for messages, maps, social and video calls.
Before you go
- Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. Many sites you'd use to fix things are hard to reach from hotel Wi-Fi in China.
- Download offline maps and your booking confirmations.
- Save our contact page in your notes, so help is one tap away.
Check your phone supports eSIM, then install it in two minutes.
Will WhatsApp work in China with an eSIM?
On China plans that route via Hong Kong, yes. WhatsApp, Google and Instagram open as they do at home. The plan page shows the route.
Do I need a VPN with a China eSIM?
On plans that route via Hong Kong, your usual apps open without one. Check the plan page for how it routes data.
Does a China eSIM cover Hong Kong and Macao?
It depends on the plan. Each plan page lists every place it covers.
