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China is available in our East Asia regional plans, great for trips including Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, and South Korea.
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China Travel Tips
Must-see hotspots
Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army in Xi'an, Bund in Shanghai, Giant Pandas in Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, and Guilin karst landscapes.
Data planning
Plan for 3-6 GB/week for typical travel usage. Increase to 10+ GB if you stream videos or use mobile hotspots frequently. Top-ups are simple with Simology.
Insider tips
- — Public Wi-Fi availability varies—use your eSIM for more secure, consistent connectivity.
- — Use mobile data to check high-speed rail schedules, book tickets on the go, and navigate city transit apps.
- — Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for sightseeing. Winters can be cold in the north; summers are hot and humid in southern regions.
Stay Connected in China with Simology
Why travelers love it
Trusted by tourists, business travelers, and expats for easy activation and dependable data.
Wide 4G/5G coverage in major cities and many regional hubs; coverage may vary in remote areas.Flexible options
Install within minutes, choose the right data allowance, and top up from anywhere. No physical SIM swaps or long-term contracts.
How to Activate Your eSIM for China
Choose a plan
Select a China-only plan for comprehensive domestic coverage or an East Asia regional plan for multi-country travel.
Install in seconds
Scan the QR code or activate using the Simology app — set up typically completes in under 2 minutes.
Activate and go
Enable the eSIM when you arrive and connect quickly—no need to find a local SIM vendor.
Manage on the go
Top up data, check usage, and switch plans anytime through the Simology app.
What Our China Travelers Say
Plan recommendations
- Tourists – 5-8 GB for a week of navigation, messaging, and photo sharing across major cities.
- Business travelers – 10-30 GB for video calls, email, and hotspot use during meetings and remote work.
- Backpackers – Regional plans are handy if you're visiting Hong Kong or nearby countries as part of your itinerary.
- Families – Assign one eSIM per traveler or share data between devices using mobile hotspot features.
