China eSIM 2026: prices, data plans with VPN and setup
2026-10-21 · goAFK
Short answer
- China eSIM from $2.55; 5 GB / 15 days $15.39.
- Install at home, switch on when you land.
Mobile data in China
Google, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram are blocked in mainland China. goAFK China plans route through an overseas gateway with VPN included, so your usual apps work on arrival.
China eSIM plans
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 GB / 7 days | $3.61 |
| 3 GB / 7 days | $9.73 |
| 5 GB / 15 days | $15.39 |
| 10 GB / 30 days | $27.71 |
| 20 GB / 30 days | $48.90 |
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-10-21.
Compared with other providers
| Option | Price | Pay from Russia |
|---|---|---|
| goAFK, 5 GB / 15 days | $15.39 | MIR, SBP, card, crypto |
| Airalo, unlimited 7 days | €25.00 | Foreign card, PayPal |
| Holafly, unlimited 7 days | $27.50 | Foreign card, PayPal |
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-10-21; competitor prices from their own sites on the same date.
Tips before you go
- Install the eSIM before you fly: VPN apps are hard to download inside mainland China.
- Download offline maps, a translator, and WeChat or Alipay for payments before the trip.
- Hotel Wi-Fi in China does not unblock Google or WhatsApp; your eSIM data does, because VPN is included.
How to install
- Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM.
- Keep your home SIM installed: bank and service SMS codes keep arriving on it.
- After landing, set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.