The SIM Shop eSIM Data Plans for China

The SIM Shop does not provide an unlimited data eSIM for China. Instead, it offers fixed data plans that give a set amount of high‑speed data for a specified period. For example, the China eSIM – 50GB data – 30 days plan gives 50GB of data that is usable for 30 days, and the China eSIM – 50GB data – 180 days plan offers the same 50GB for 180 days with 5G coverage. Smaller fixed plans, such as the 20GB data options for 30 days, are also available.

Because these plans have a hard data cap, they can be more cost‑effective for most travelers unless the user expects to consume data beyond the allotted amount. The data allowance is consumed as it is used, and the validity period begins when the eSIM first connects to a network.

The SIM Shop does not provide a China eSIM that includes a local phone number or SMS capability. Travelers who need voice or text services while in China will need to rely on data‑only eSIM plans and use VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage. Because some destinations may restrict or block these apps, users should check that the services they rely on are accessible in China before purchasing an eSIM.

The SIM Shop offers seven single‑country data plans for China and 59 multi‑country plans that include China in their coverage. The plans range in price from $3.54 to $132.81, with data caps that can span from 1 GB up to 50 GB, and validity periods of 1 to 180 days. Fixed‑data plans provide a set amount of data for the full period, while daily‑cap plans reset each day, offering a per‑day data limit.