# eSIM for China (CN) - Instant 5G & 4G LTE Prepaid Data Plans

> **Quick Summary:** An eSIM for China provides instant prepaid 4G LTE and 5G mobile data from $2.99 USD, connecting directly to China Mobile 5G & China Unicom 5G upon arrival at PVG, PEK, PKX, CAN, SZX, CTU. Travelers can choose from 15 data packages up to 50 GB with full personal hotspot support, zero roaming charges, and instant QR installation before departure.

## Network & Arrival Specifications
- **Destination:** China (CN)
- **Partner Carriers:** China Mobile 5G & China Unicom 5G
- **Primary Arrival Airports:** PVG, PEK, PKX, CAN, SZX, CTU
- **Covered Cities:** Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou
- **Speed Benchmark:** 120-240 Mbps 5G
- **Hotspot / Tethering:** Full international-routed 5G hotspot & tethering included
- **eKYC Policy:** Zero Airport Paperwork Queue - Instant Pre-Flight QR Activation · Built-in international roaming tunnel bypasses the Great Firewall natively (direct access to WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, Gmail, YouTube & ChatGPT with zero VPN).
- **Verified Traveler Rating:** ★ 4.9/5 (8 verified ratings, 4 written reviews)
- **Last Updated:** 2026-10-26
- **Canonical URL:** https://soloesim.com/en/esim-china

## China Telecom Infrastructure, Airport SIMs & Roaming Analysis

Passengers journeying to China through transit gates at PVG, PEK, PKX face steep daily penalties on traditional domestic roaming tariffs. SoloeSIM provides instant data transmission on China Mobile 5G & China Unicom 5G starting at $2.99 USD ($0.78/GB) with zero hidden overage charges.

Benefit from uninterrupted cellular reception across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou with recorded throughput of 120-240 Mbps 5G supported by China Mobile 5G & China Unicom 5G. Skip long passport validation queues at PVG, PEK, PKX while enjoying up to 50 GB of data with full hotspot sharing permissions. Built-in international roaming tunnel bypasses the Great Firewall natively (direct access to WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, Gmail, YouTube & ChatGPT with zero VPN).

## Prepaid Data Plans (15 Available)

| Plan Name | Data Allowance | Validity | Speed | Price (USD) | Rate ($/GB) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | ---: | ---: |
| China 500MB/Day | 500 MB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $2.99 | $5.98/GB |
| China 500MB 7Days | 500 MB | 7 Days | 5G / LTE | $2.99 | $5.98/GB |
| China 1GB/Day | 1 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $3.49 | $3.49/GB |
| China 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 Days | 5G / LTE | $3.99 | $3.99/GB |
| China 2GB/Day | 2 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $4.49 | $2.25/GB |
| China 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 Days | 5G / LTE | $5.49 | $1.83/GB |
| China 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $5.99 | $2.00/GB |
| China 3GB/Day (nonhkip) | 3 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $5.99 | $2.00/GB |
| China 5GB/Day | 5 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $6.49 | $1.30/GB |
| China 5GB 30Days | 5 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $6.99 | $1.40/GB |
| China 10GB/Day | 10 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $9.99 | $1.00/GB |
| China 10GB 30Days | 10 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $11.49 | $1.15/GB |
| China 20GB 30Days | 20 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $17.49 | $0.87/GB |
| China 50GB 30Days | 50 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $38.99 | $0.78/GB |
| China 50GB 180Days | 50 GB | 180 Days | 5G / LTE | $48.99 | $0.98/GB |

## Verified Traveler Reviews (4.9/5 ★)

- **Solid China Mobile signal all over China** (5/5 ★ by Nathan Byrne, 2026-10-26 - *50 GB · 30 Days*): "setup took less than a minute from the email qr code, didnt even need an app. Way faster in Shanghai than the pocket wifi we rented last year. honestly the smoothest travel data setup ive used in China"
- **Internet 5G na China Mobile mal aterramos em PVG** (5/5 ★ by Carolina F., 2026-10-26 - *50 GB · 180 Days*): "Instalei o qr code em casa antes de embarcar para PVG. Velocidade excelente na China Mobile para mapas, uber e chamadas de vídeo em Shanghai. Funcionou lindamente durante toda a viagem."
- **Fast 5G on China Mobile in Shanghai!** (5/5 ★ by Daniel Foster, 2026-10-26 - *1 GB · 7 Days*): "Speeds on China Mobile were fast enough for facetime and video calls from Shanghai with zero lag. the 5% cashback in the wallet was a nice little bonus for our next trip too"
- **Bra China Mobile täckning i Shanghai och smidig installation** (4/5 ★ by Maja O., 2026-10-26 - *3 GB · 15 Days*): "Sekunden vi landade på PVG kopplade telefonen upp mot China Mobile 5G och kartor funkade i hela Shanghai. På landsbygden bortom Beijing växlade det till 4G LTE, men inne i städerna var det supersnabbt."