China
No VPN needed — ChatGPT · Google · Instagram · WhatsApp work the moment you land — your data routes outside mainland China. Hotspot & tethering supported.
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First time in China? Read our guide
Visa, payments, apps & staying connected — no VPN needed.
Will my apps work in China?
Our China eSIM routes your data internationally, so these all work with no VPN. The honest details, app by app:
Frequently asked questions
See allDo I need a VPN in China?
No. Our eSIM routes your data outside mainland China, so Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and Gmail work with no VPN — as long as you use the eSIM's data, not hotel Wi-Fi.
Read articleWhich network will I connect to?
Your phone connects automatically to a major Chinese network (such as China Unicom) — no manual setup or SIM swap needed.
Read articleDo I need a visa to visit China?
Maybe not — the 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit covers 55 countries incl. the US, UK, Canada and Australia with an onward ticket. Otherwise a tourist (L) visa is straightforward.
Read articleWill my iPhone work with a China eSIM?
Almost certainly — any iPhone XS or newer supports eSIM. The one exception: iPhones bought in mainland China have a physical dual-SIM tray and do NOT support eSIM.
Read articleWhen should I install my eSIM?
Install before you fly — the eSIM stays dormant until you arrive. Most plans give you a 365-day window to install.
Read articleHow do I top up my eSIM?
Open My eSIMs in your dashboard, find the eSIM, tap Top up. New data is added to the existing eSIM — no reinstall.
Read articleAbout China travel eSIMs · 关于中国上网卡
8 China eSIM plans, $12.00 to $78.00 USD · 中国上网卡 8 款,$12.00 起
Heading to China? A China travel eSIM from SinoConnection routes your data outside the mainland firewall, so Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and your everyday apps keep working the moment you land — no VPN to install, and nothing that mysteriously stops halfway through the trip.
Install it before you fly (the App Store and Gmail sign-in can be hard to reach once you are inside China), then scan the QR and you are online at the gate. Hotspot and tethering are supported, so a laptop or a travel companion can share the same plan.
前往中国？SinoConnection 华人通的中国旅行上网卡把数据路由到中国大陆防火墙之外，落地即可正常使用 Google、Gmail、WhatsApp、Instagram 等日常应用——无需安装 VPN，也不会在行程中途突然失效。
请务必在出发前先安装（进入中国后 App Store 和 Gmail 登录都可能受限），扫码即可在登机口就联网。支持热点共享，可与笔记本电脑或同行者共用同一套餐。