China travel eSIM
Best Travel eSIM for China
Prepaid travel eSIM for tourists visiting China. Install before departure, avoid SIM registration, and stay connected with reliable mobile data across major cities.
Designed for short trips and predictable usage, with clear data limits and no KYC required.
- ✓ Instant QR code delivery by email
- ✓ No passport registration or local ID required
- ✓ Prepaid fixed data plans (4G where available)
- ✓ 24/7 human customer support via Gohub
Why Gohub Travel eSIM is the optimal choice for you?
Save Money
Many travelers have the habit of buying SIM or eSIM at the airport, but prices at the airport are usually 2-3 times higher. Buying travel SIM & eSIM in advance at Gohub helps you save more than 50% on costs and connect to the Internet immediately upon landing.
24/7 Support
When traveling abroad, losing internet connection for just a few minutes can be enough to cause panic. With Gohub travel SIM & eSIM and our 24/7 support team, you always have someone behind you to answer questions and handle any issues, regardless of what time zone you're in. Buying Gohub means buying complete peace of mind for your entire trip.
100% Refund
With Gohub, you don't need to worry about bearing risks when encountering technical errors. If SIM and eSIM encounter technical errors that cannot be fixed, Gohub commits to a 100% refund - fast, clear, no complicated procedures. View our refund policy here
Partnering with leading carriers in China
Choose the Right Travel eSIM for Your China Trip
Whether you are landing in Shanghai for a quick business trip, exploring Beijing and Xi’an, or traveling across multiple cities, Gohub offers prepaid eSIM plans with clear data limits and simple activation.
Travel plan suggestions
- ✓ Short trip (3 to 5 days): Great for city breaks and first time visits with maps, messaging, and light browsing.
- ✓ One week (7 to 8 days): Ideal for multi city itineraries with regular navigation, social sharing, and everyday streaming.
- ✓ Longer stays (10 to 15 days): Best for heavier usage, remote work, or travelers who want a larger data buffer.
* Some plans may use daily resets or reduced speed after high speed data is used, depending on the plan details.
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Prepaid eSIM for Tourists in China
Gohub’s China eSIM is a prepaid travel eSIM built for visitors who want simple and predictable mobile data while traveling in China, including popular stops like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and beyond.
- ✓ Buy online and install before departure.
- ✓ No KYC required and no physical SIM card swap.
- ✓ Activate on arrival so your plan starts at the right time.
- ✓ Hotspot supported on compatible devices for sharing data when needed.
This setup helps travelers skip airport SIM counters and stay online quickly for maps, ride hailing, messaging, and everyday travel planning.
How to Get an eSIM for China Travel
Buy: Choose a China eSIM plan on Gohub and complete your purchase securely online.
Install: Receive your eSIM QR code instantly by email and install it on your phone while you have Wi-Fi.
Activate: Turn on the eSIM and mobile data when you arrive in China so your plan starts at the right time.
Compatible with most unlocked, eSIM-supported iPhone and Android devices.
Network Coverage in China
Gohub travel eSIM connects to established local mobile networks to provide stable data coverage across major cities and travel corridors in China.
- ✓ Reliable coverage in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu.
- ✓ Well suited for navigation, messaging, browsing and everyday app usage.
- ! Speeds and coverage may vary in rural areas, remote regions or during peak hours.
Note: Network performance depends on local infrastructure, location and device capability. 4G/5G where available.
What You Can Do With a Travel eSIM in China
- Navigation and transport: use maps, ride hailing apps and public transport tools without relying on hotel Wi-Fi.
- Messaging and communication: stay connected via messaging and VoIP apps while moving between cities.
- Work and productivity: check email, access cloud tools and handle basic remote work tasks.
- Travel sharing: upload photos, short videos and travel updates without searching for public Wi-Fi.
Common eSIM Issues and Quick Fixes
If your eSIM does not connect after you arrive in China, follow these steps in order:
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM profile in your phone settings.
Set the eSIM as your primary data line to avoid using your home SIM.
Restart your device to trigger a fresh network connection.
Keep network selection on automatic. Avoid manual carrier changes unless guided by support.
For detailed troubleshooting, please refer to the Gohub app or contact customer support.
What Is Included and What Is Not
Included
- ✓ Prepaid mobile data via eSIM.
- ✓ Instant QR code delivery and easy installation.
- ✓ Customer support through app or email.
- ✓ eSIM replacement in eligible cases.
Not included
- ✗ Local phone number, voice calls or SMS.
- ✗ Guaranteed unlimited high speed data without limits.
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Does your phone support eSIM?
iPhone
- iPhone 14 Series: iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Series: iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 13 Mini
- iPhone 12 Series: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini
- iPhone 11 Series: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
- iPhone SE (2020), iPhone SE (2022)
iPad
- iPad Air (3rd gen, 4th gen)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd, 4th, 5th gen)
- iPad (7th, 8th, 9th gen)
- iPad Mini (5th, 6th gen)
*Note: The following Apple devices do not support eSIM:
- iPhones purchased in China.
- iPhones purchased in Hong Kong and Macau (except iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone XS).
- Dual physical SIM iPhones typically do not support eSIM. Go to Settings > Cellular and check if “Add eSIM” is available.
*Only iPad models with Wi‑Fi + Cellular support eSIM
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