China eSIM
Ksh 600
KES
Data amount
Pick the right size for your trip
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
At your destination, it only uses the China Unicom network.
Number of eSIMs
One per traveller, each on their own phone
1
TotalKsh 600.00KES
Instant delivery
Fixed price, no roaming charges
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1 eSIM
Ksh 600.00KES
1 eSIM
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These eSIMs also cover China
Visiting other countries on the same trip? With one of these, you can use data in several destinations without switching eSIMs.
Install on Wi-Fi before you travel. The validity period only starts when the eSIM connects to a network in China.
China eSIM: plans, coverage and activation
The Wavee China eSIM works on the China Unicom network, with up to 5G speeds where available. On the unlimited plan, you get up to 4G on China Mobile, up to 4G LTE on China Telecom and up to 5G on China Unicom.
Plans range from 1 GB to 20 GB, last 7 to 30 days and start at Ksh 600. Unlimited plans last 3 to 30 days and start at Ksh 1,490.
With the Wavee app, you can track your usage and top up from your phone.
- Plan types
- Fixed-data plans and unlimited plans
- Data
- 1 GB to 20 GB or unlimited
- Validity
- 3 to 30 days
- From
- Ksh 600
- Coverage
- China
- Networks
- China Unicom
- Speed
- Up to 5G
- Delivery
- QR code by email, instantly
China eSIM coverage and networks
Partner networks and top speeds in China. Actual speed depends on the signal where you are.
Fixed-data plans do not include Hong Kong or Macau — please choose a dedicated eSIM for those.
The Unlimited plan is regional: it works in 18 countries, including China, and its validity period starts when the eSIM connects to a network in any of them.
Reception is best in cities. In remote areas such as mountains, isolated beaches or the countryside, the signal may be weak or unstable.
Networks
- up to 5G
China Unicom
On every plan
- up to 5G
China Mobile
4G on the Unlimited plan · 5G on the Unlimited Premium plan
- up to 4G LTE
China Telecom
4G LTE on the Unlimited plan
How to activate the China eSIM
Why buy from Wavee
China eSIM prices
Prices are fixed before you buy.
Fixed-data plans for China
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | Ksh 600 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | Ksh 970 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Ksh 1,230 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Ksh 1,860 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Ksh 2,870 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | Ksh 4,360 |
China eSIM Unlimited
3 GB of high-speed data per day. After that, speed drops to 1 Mbps and high-speed data resets every 24 hours.
| Validity | Price per day | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Ksh 496.67/day | Ksh 1,490 |
| 5 days | Ksh 486/day | Ksh 2,430 |
| 7 days | Ksh 474.29/day | Ksh 3,320 |
| 10 days | Ksh 446/day | Ksh 4,460 |
| 15 days | Ksh 416/day | Ksh 6,240 |
| 30 days | Ksh 311.33/day | Ksh 9,340 |
China eSIM Unlimited Premium
Total high-speed data: 30 GB for 5 days, 60 GB for 10 days and 90 GB for 15 days. Once it's used up, speed drops to 2 Mbps until the plan ends.
| Validity | High-speed data | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 30 GB | Ksh 3,710 |
| 10 days | 60 GB | Ksh 6,630 |
| 15 days | 90 GB | Ksh 8,820 |
China eSIM FAQ
Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to us on WhatsApp or at help@wavee.global.
Chat on WhatsAppWhat is the best eSIM for China?
For a week in China with maps, messages and email, the 1 GB plan for 7 days (Ksh 600) is usually enough. With social media and video, expect to use 3 to 5 GB per week: the 5 GB plan for 30 days costs Ksh 1,860. For heavy use or work, unlimited plans start at Ksh 1,490 for 3 days.
Which networks does the China eSIM use?
The China eSIM works on the China Unicom network, with up to 5G speeds where available. Fixed-data plans do not include Hong Kong or Macau — please choose a dedicated eSIM for those.
The Unlimited plan is regional: it works in 18 countries, including China, and its validity period starts when the eSIM connects to a network in any of them. On this plan, you get up to 4G on China Mobile, up to 4G LTE on China Telecom and up to 5G on China Unicom.
Does the China eSIM come with a phone number?
No. China eSIM plans are data only. WhatsApp stays on your usual number, and you can keep your primary SIM in your phone.
How much data do I need for 15 days in China?
With maps, messages and email, expect to use about 1 GB per week: the 2 GB plan for 15 days costs Ksh 970. With social media and video, it's more like 3 to 5 GB per week: the 10 GB plan for 30 days costs Ksh 2,870. If you'd rather not track your usage, 15 days of unlimited data costs Ksh 6,240, or Ksh 8,820 for Premium.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming: which is best for China?
An eSIM does the job of a local SIM card, but you install it before you fly, with nothing to pick up and no need to remove your primary SIM. For China, plans start at Ksh 600, and 30 days of unlimited data costs Ksh 9,340 (Ksh 311.33 per day). With roaming, you pay whatever your network charges; with the eSIM, you know the price before you travel.
Can I top up without switching eSIMs?
On most plans, yes: you top up the same eSIM from your account or the Wavee app, with no new QR code and nothing to install. The top-up screen shows the plans that work with your eSIM.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot?
Usually yes, but it depends on the plan and the local network. If it matters for your trip, talk to us before you buy.
What if I can't use the eSIM?
You have up to 30 days after purchase to request a refund. If the eSIM has not been activated yet, we refund the full amount, whatever the reason (cancelled trip, incompatible or locked phone). If it's activated but doesn't work, our support team helps you fix it; if we don't solve it within 10 days, we refund everything or the unused part.
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