Are you planning to travel to China and want to order an eSIM? This is a complete guide with everything you need to know about using an eSIM for traveling to China including a comparison of the best China eSIMs for 2026.

Getting connected with an eSIM when traveling to China will make your life so much easier. All my recommendations in this China eSIM guide for tourists are based on my own travel experiences from my recent trips to China. In 2026 I already visited China twice for in total 6 weeks and I visited Shanghai, Bejing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Chongqing, Chengdu and many more incredible places.

The internet censorship in China is a real pain, but forget about a VPN! You don't even need a VPN when using an eSIM for China.