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Beijing eSIM Plans
Stay connected in Beijing with a travel eSIM. Scan the QR code before you fly โ you land with LTE already waiting. No SIM card shop, no airport kiosk, no waiting.
Connectivity in Beijing
Excellent LTE and 5G across Beijing. China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom all deliver strong coverage. Subway has full LTE. Note: many Western apps require a VPN โ your travel eSIM may include international routing that bypasses China's firewall.
- โTravel eSIMs that route via international IPs often bypass China's firewall โ confirm with the provider
- โForbidden City, Wangfujing, and CBD all well covered
- โGreat Wall (Mutianyu, Badaling) day trips: covered at the visitor centres
- โPEK and PKX airports have strong gate-level signal
Neighbourhoods covered in Beijing
Reliable LTE across these Beijing neighbourhoods on day one โ no carrier picking, no kiosk visits.
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China eSIM plans โ works in Beijing
Best Value
Chinacom
1 GB
7 days validity
$4.00
$4.00/GB
Chinacom
2 GB
15 days validity
$7.50
$3.75/GB
Chinacom
3 GB
30 days validity
$10.50
$3.50/GB
Chinacom
999 GB
3 days validity
$11.50
$0.01/GB
Chinacom
5 GB
30 days validity
$15.50
$3.10/GB
Chinacom
999 GB
5 days validity
$19.00
$0.02/GB
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Frequently asked questions โ Beijing eSIM
Do I need an eSIM for Beijing?
Yes โ a travel eSIM is the easiest way to get mobile data in Beijing. Scan a QR code before you fly and you have LTE the moment you land. No SIM card shop, no airport queue.
Does eSIM work on the metro/transit in Beijing?
Excellent LTE and 5G across Beijing. China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom all deliver strong coverage. Subway has full LTE. Note: many Western apps require a VPN โ your travel eSIM may include international routing that bypasses China's firewall.
How do I get an eSIM for Beijing?
1. Go to lte.app/esim/china. 2. Choose your data size and trip length. 3. Pay โ receive QR code instantly. 4. Scan the QR at home over Wi-Fi. 5. Enable data roaming when you land. Done.
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