China
Travel eSIM

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  • Day Plans
Explore China with flexibility using our eSIM data plans. Choose the duration and amount of daily high-speed data of your plan to suit your travel needs. Stay connected hassle-free with our day plans.
NetworkChina Unicom / China Telecom

01 Choose Day(s)

Select the number of days of your trip.


02 Choose Plan Type:

How many GB of high-speed data you wish per day. You can continue to use your data at a throttled speed of 512kbps after you've used up your daily allocation. High-speed data will reset every 24 hours from the time you activate the data.

500 MB / Day + Unlimited 512kbps
1 GB / Day + Unlimited 512kbps
2 GB / Day + Unlimited 512kbps
3 GB / Day + Unlimited 512kbps

Explore China with flexibility using our eSIM data plans. Whether you're visiting for a short stay or an extended trip, our plans keep you connected without the hassle
  • 1 GB

    For 7 DAYS

    USD4
  • 3 GB

    For 30 DAYS

    USD7
  • 5 GB

    For 30 DAYS

    USD10
  • 10 GB

    For 30 DAYS

    ON SALEUSD2212
  • 20 GB

    For 30 DAYS

    ON SALEUSD3020
  • 30 GB

    For 30 DAYS

    USD35
  • 50 GB

    For 45 DAYS

    USD49
  • 90 GB

    For 90 DAYS

    USD90
  • Unlimited

    For 5 DAYS

    USD18
  • Unlimited

    For 10 DAYS

    USD33

For New Users: Free Trial eSIM

Redeem free 500MB for your next trip

For New Users: Free Trial eSIM

About Nomad China Travel eSIM

Get a Nomad eSIM for China and stay connected as you explore. Enjoy high-speed data as you travel. This plan is prepaid and taxes are included, so you don't have to worry about unexpected roaming costs.

Coverage may not include overseas territories under the jurisdiction of the specified country (or countries). Please contact customer support to confirm before purchasing.

Experience 4G/5G speeds

Experience 4G/5G speeds

Experience 5G/4G/LTE connection with Nomad's travel eSIMs. Please check plan details for the specific network and speed supported by each plan. Network coverage and speed may vary by location and time of day.

Get add-on data

Get add-on data

If you need more data, or wish to extend the validity of your plan, simply purchase an add-on. When your first plan expires, the add-on plan will be automatically activated. You can stay connected seamlessly using the same eSIM.

Prepaid eSIM Plans

Prepaid eSIM Plans

Choose our prepaid eSIM plans and enjoy seamless connectivity across China without the hassle of post-travel billing surprises. Prepaid means you pay upfront, ensuring you control your data usage and costs effectively.

Nomad's prepaid eSIM for China is activated immediately upon connecting to the local network. Get connected the moment you arrive at the airport and avoid the hassle of physical SIM cards. Whether you are traveling to Beijing, Shanghai, or anywhere else in China, choose from various data packages to suit your needs. A few of our eSIMs require manual activation, please check your installation email to be sure.

How to Install and Activate / Start eSIM

You can buy and install the eSIM now, but activate or start it only when you need it. Just make sure to activate your plan within 60 days of the purchase date. After that, it will automatically activate and start the expiry.

Country Page InstallationCountry Page Installation

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Install your eSIM

Scan the QR code that is provided to install your eSIM. You will need internet connection to install your eSIM. The eSIM is now added to your phone.

02

Start your eSIM

Your plan will start automatically once connected to the destination network (as detailed in Step 3).

03

Connect at destination

STEP 1.Go to Settings > Cellular and turn this line on.

STEP 2.Make sure "Data Roaming" is toggled on and you are selecting the Nomad eSIM for "Cellular Data".

STEP 3.The eSIM will automatically find and connect to the best local network for you.

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Hear from Nomad Users

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Nomad eSIM iOS App Reivew Score

4.7/5.0

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Bought:

China 20 GB

Fantastic, worked a dream in China

Worked every city visited in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and others. I had a 5G connection most of the time and the ability to use WhatsApp and unrestricted use of the internet. Well worth every penny! For info, I didn’t stream any videos off the connection (movies etc) but I did use instagram, maps, internet, sent photos and videos. I used around 1GB per day.

Bonnie Li

Bought:

China 10 GB

Very good experience with Nomad

Very good experience with Nomad. Will use it again when I travel to China next time!

Yoo

Bought:

China 75 GB

It worked great in Shanghai

It worked great in Shanghai. No need of VPN to access Google and yahoo. Speed is decent.

Michiel

Bought:

China 3 GB

Worked great for me in China

Worked great for me in China. Will use it again next time.

Wee Teck Lee

Bought:

China 10 GB

Very good

Very good. China Whatsapp suppose cannot be used but this esim can activate. Love it.

More reasons to choose Nomad eSIM for China

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Great Network Coverage Across China, from Beijing to Shanghai and more

Network for China: China Unicom / China Telecom

Nomad’s China eSIM often comes with more than one local network to connect to. Simply switch to another to enjoy reliable 4G/5G connectivity and uninterrupted coverage. For multi-country plans, the eSIM will connect automatically to a local carrier as you move from country to country.

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Trusted China eSIM for Popular Tourist Cities

Stay connected throughout your China adventure with Nomad’s China eSIM, providing reliable 4G/5G internet access spanning Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and more. From bustling cities to remote towns and scenic regions, enjoy seamless coverage wherever your travels take you.

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Fast And Reliable Data For Your Apps

Experience blazing-fast 4G/5G connectivity with Nomad’s China Travel eSIM. Stay seamlessly connected across China, using your favorite apps for navigation, social media, streaming, and messaging. Whether you're in bustling cities or tranquil regions, enjoy uninterrupted access wherever you go.

China eSIM

1 GB 7 Days

Total

USD4

Nomad China eSIM FAQ

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