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eSIM China (mainland, HK, Macao)
4.8/5Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Refund 180 days if unactivated
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges. Fair use: Light 0.5 GB/day and Ultra 1 GB/day at full speed; after that, 384 Kbps until the daily reset.
Coverage in China (mainland, HK, Macao)- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in China (mainland, HK, Macao)
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Refund if we can't get it working
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed3G / 4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM China (mainland, HK and Macao) lets you travel with internet in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao without roaming. Land, scan the QR that reaches your email in about 1 minute and connect without changing your physical SIM or paying surcharges. Ideal for Maps, WhatsApp, translating or sharing via hotspot.
You connect to top-tier local networks with 4G/5G coverage across the main cities of all three destinations. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share internet via hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/5G mobile data in China, Hong Kong and Macao, depending on local coverage
- Hotspot included to share internet with those travelling with you
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up your data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: it doesn't include traditional calls or SMS (VoIP apps do work)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave: you have 180 days from purchase to do it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
The (almost) 5-star eSIM
The eSIM was very easy to install and, once I reached my destination, I had a connection from the very first moment without having to worry about roaming.
Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.
I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
China (mainland, HK, Macao)
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of China (mainland, HK, Macao) without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in more than 200 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
eSIM plans for China (mainland, HK, Macao)
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across China (mainland, HK, Macao).
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 1 GB | 7 days | €4,46 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 3 GB | 15 days | €12,49 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 3 GB | 30 days | €12,94 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 5 GB | 30 days | €16,96 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 10 GB | 30 days | €30,80 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 20 GB | 30 days | €40,62 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 50 GB | 30 days | €83,03 |
| China (mainland, HK, Macao) · 50 GB | 180 days | €87,94 |
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your China (mainland, HK, Macao) plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSIM.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSIM and enable roaming.
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSIM eSIM for China (mainland, HK, Macao) is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in China (mainland, HK, Macao): your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €4,46
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Connect in 200+ destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to China (mainland, HK, Macao), the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSIM eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of China (mainland, HK, Macao) from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSIM eSIMs for China (mainland, HK, Macao) have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across China (mainland, HK, Macao). See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSIM eSIM you pay a fixed price for your China (mainland, HK, Macao) data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSIM in China (mainland, HK, Macao) without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in China (mainland, HK, Macao) with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In China (mainland, HK, Macao) you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for China (mainland, HK, Macao), get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in China (mainland, HK, Macao) as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in China (mainland, HK, Macao), not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSIM eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our China (mainland, HK, Macao) plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another China (mainland, HK, Macao) plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in China (mainland, HK, Macao). You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
Learn to travel connected
More about the China (mainland, HK, Macao) eSIM
eSIM for China, Hong Kong and Macao: internet without roaming
A single data plan for all three destinations: mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. Our eSIM connects to the local mobile networks with the widest coverage, such as China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom on the mainland, CSL, 3 and SmarTone in Hong Kong, and CTM in Macao. You arrive with internet active from minute one, with no need to hunt for a store or swap your SIM card. And here's a key point: when you travel with international roaming data, your connection usually routes outside the Chinese firewall, so you can use WhatsApp, Google Maps, Gmail or Instagram normally, without relying on a VPN that may not even work.
Roaming in China: why an eSIM makes sense for you
China, Hong Kong and Macao are outside the European Union, so "roam like at home" doesn't apply here. With your carrier charging classic roaming rates, you can spend between 10 and 15 euros a day, and still risk surprise bills. A travel eSIM changes that logic: you pay a fixed rate for the data you need and control your spending from start to finish. No shocks when you get home, no calling customer support to cancel anything.
How much does an eSIM for China, Hong Kong and Macao cost?
Prices go up depending on the gigabytes and the length of your trip. As a guide: for a short weekend getaway or a layover in Hong Kong, 1 or 2 GB is plenty; for one or two weeks touring Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou with maps, translator and messaging, aim for 3 GB or more; and if you make video calls or upload lots of photos, pick a plan with some headroom. You can compare all the options and prices on all destinations.
eSIM or SIM card in China
Buying a local SIM card in China means showing your passport, registering your personal details as required by law and, often, getting by in a language you don't speak. With an eSIM you skip all of that: it's digital, you install it before leaving home and you keep your usual number active to receive SMS from your bank or for verification codes. No ejecting your SIM tray or losing your regular SIM.
Does the eSIM work in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao?
Yes. There's mobile data coverage in the big cities and tourist areas: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Xi'an on the mainland, plus the whole Hong Kong region and central Macao. The eSIM taps into the local carriers' cell towers to give you a stable connection on the street, on the metro and in hotels. Before you travel, check that your phone is eSIM-compatible.
How do you activate the eSIM for China, Hong Kong and Macao?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone's settings, install the data profile and get it ready before you leave home. When you land in Hong Kong, Beijing or Macao, you turn on data roaming and you're online, with no further steps. If it's your first time with this technology, you'll find the full step-by-step in our eSIM guide, with screenshots for iPhone and Android.
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