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eSIM plans: China
China is both Hainan and the big cities: Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. A travel eSIM is for maps and the apps you already use.
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Plans for China
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Networks
Arrival airports
- PEKBeijing
- PKXBeijing
- PVGShanghai
- SHAShanghai
- CANGuangzhou
- SYXHainan
eSIM, roaming, or an airport SIM
| eSIM | Home roaming | Airport SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Shown on the plan card before you pay | Billed by your home operator | Set at the airport counter |
| Setup | QR code before the flight | Usually already on the phone | Queue after landing |
| Your number | Home number stays for calls and SMS | Same number, data often expensive | A local number you may not need |
Four steps to internet
Pick country and pack
Where you fly and how many GB. Price shows at once.
Pay by card
By bank card. After successful payment, your QR code is sent by email and appears in your account.
Install with the guide
Use Wi‑Fi to install. Follow the instructions for your plan.
Connect on your trip
Enable eSIM data and roaming as your plan instructions explain. The validity period starts when the plan is activated.
About China
Type A, C, and I plugs, 220 V.
Metro and taxis
Alipay and local maps. Cash is not accepted everywhere.
On a local Chinese SIM some familiar apps may not open. A travel eSIM uses a partner network.
Places
- Forbidden CityThe palace in central Beijing. Book ahead.
- Great WallMutianyu is the easier day trip from Beijing.
- The Shanghai BundThe Pudong view and the walk past the old banks.
- Sanya and Yalong BayHainan’s main beaches.
- Guangzhou: Canton TowerThe trade-fair and connection city in the south.
- ZhangjiajieThe pillars and the glass bridge if you have an extra day.
Visa requirements
No checked rule
We do not have a checked rule for this passport. Confirm the entry rules with the embassy before you travel.
Reference information, not legal advice. Entry rules change.Official site
Useful services for a trip to China
Car rentalComing soon
FlightsComing soon
HotelsComing soon
InsuranceComing soon
Questions
Will an eSIM help with maps and chat apps in China?
The plan joins a partner network, not a regular local SIM. What opens on the ground depends on the service. This is not a promise to bypass blocks.
Do I need a separate eSIM for Hainan and Beijing?
No. One China plan covers the resort and the mainland cities.
When should I install an eSIM for China?
Install the eSIM from the QR code on Wi-Fi before you fly. Turn the data line on after you land. The plan card says when the validity starts.
Can I use a hotspot with an eSIM in China?
Raqoon plans usually allow a personal hotspot. Turn on the modem for the eSIM line in the phone settings.
Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM?
You do not need a passport to buy on the site. The QR code arrives in your account and by email after payment.
Do I have to change my home number?
No. Your home number stays for calls and SMS. Data goes through the eSIM.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, a full refund until the eSIM is installed. After installation the plan cannot be returned or exchanged.
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