Stay connected in China without the Great Firewall. Access Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and all your apps — no extra VPN needed.
View China Plans →China's Great Firewall blocks Google, Gmail, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and thousands of other international services. Regular Chinese SIM cards connect to domestic networks — they don't help you access these apps.
A China travel eSIM connects to international roaming networks rather than Chinese mainland carriers. Your traffic bypasses the Great Firewall automatically — no VPN app needed. Just activate and use.
Takes 3 minutes — do it before your flight departs
Select a China plan on SimRyoko. Pay with USDT, credit card, or TON crypto.
Scan the QR code from your email on your iPhone or Android. Takes 60 seconds.
Set the eSIM as your mobile data SIM but leave it disabled until you arrive in China.
Turn on the eSIM in Settings. Open Google Maps or WhatsApp — they work immediately.
Yes. A travel eSIM routes data through international networks that bypass the Great Firewall. Google, Gmail, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram — all accessible directly without any VPN app.
The best China travel eSIMs use international roaming networks rather than Chinese mainland carriers. SimRyoko's China eSIMs start from $8 and let you access all international apps throughout your trip.
No — the eSIM itself bypasses the Great Firewall by using international network routing. You don't need to install or pay for a separate VPN service.
Most modern smartphones are compatible. China supports 4G LTE bands 1, 3, 7, and 40. iPhone 12 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and most 2020+ Android flagships work perfectly.
Yes — Dual SIM lets you keep your home SIM for calls/texts while using the China travel eSIM for data. Works on iPhone XS and later, and most Android flagships.
Instant activation. Google, WhatsApp and all apps work from minute one. No VPN needed.
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