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Plan prices below come from official China pages on 6 November 2026. Lunar New Year dates move each year — confirm the festival calendar for your travel year; we do not invent transport blackouts.
CNY China eSIM checklist
Checked 6 November 2026- When to buy
- Before you flyInstall on home Wi‑Fi
- Plan type
- Mainland China travel eSIM (international roaming routing — see connectivity guide)
- Saily China 1 GB / 10 GB / 20 GB
- $4.49 · $26.99 · $39.99 (6 November 2026)
- Airalo China unlimited 7 / 15 / 30d
- $27.00 · $49.00 · $69.00 (6 November 2026)
- Holafly China 7 / 15 / 30d
- $27.50 · $51.50 · $76.50 (6 November 2026)
- HK / Macau
- Often excluded from mainland plans — check coverage text
Full seven-provider tables: best eSIM for China guide.
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Quick answer
You do not need a special “CNY SKU.” You need a normal mainland China travel eSIM, purchased and installed before departure, sized for maps, translation, payments and family video chat. Deep price tables: best eSIM for China.
Why CNY trips stress connectivity
Holiday weeks mean denser navigation, more messaging, and less patience for airport SIM counters. Offline maps and payment apps should already be logged in. Pair this page with the China internet and payment pack and apps for foreigners.
Buy and install before you fly
Follow install and activation timing. Complete store logins on home Wi‑Fi. Keep your home line available for SMS one-time codes when possible.
Pick a plan size for a CNY trip
| Trip shape | Starting point | Dated sample |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend | 5–10 GB or short unlimited | Saily 5 GB / 30d $15.99; Airalo unlimited 5d $19.00 (6 November 2026) |
| About 10 days | 10–20 GB or 10-day unlimited | Saily 10 GB $26.99; Airalo unlimited 10d $35.00; Holafly 10d $37.50 |
| 2–4 weeks | 20 GB+ or 15–30-day unlimited | Saily 20 GB $39.99; Airalo 30d unlimited $69.00; Holafly 30d $76.50 |
Official China pages, 6 November 2026. Confirm at checkout.
Estimator: how much data for China · calculator.
Payments and apps checklist
Travel eSIMs are usually data-only (no Chinese +86 number). Bank and wallet SMS codes may still need your home SIM. Finish Alipay/WeChat Pay setup at home. For Google / WhatsApp behaviour on cellular data vs hotel Wi‑Fi, read China eSIM Google and WhatsApp roaming — we only restate official provider wording there.
Hong Kong / Macau add-ons
Many mainland plans exclude Hong Kong and Macau. If your itinerary includes either, read the coverage sentence on the plan page and open Hong Kong / Macau guides. Entry rules overview: visa-free and 240-hour transit.
Our take
Saily
Fixed GB ladder from $4.49 on 6 November 2026, 180-day activation window on the China page we read, limitless hotspot claim — read Saily’s China FAQ before you rely on specific apps.
Airalo or Holafly
Compare day prices on official pages; Holafly opens official-site only from this site.
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Open the checklistFrequently asked questions
Do I need a special eSIM for Chinese New Year in China?
No special festival SKU — use a mainland China travel eSIM, but buy and install before you fly and size it for a busy holiday itinerary.
Can I buy a China eSIM after I land?
Many brands tell you to purchase and install before arrival because setup is harder once you are already on mainland networks. Follow the provider’s own install guidance.
Will my China eSIM work in Hong Kong?
Often not. Check the coverage text; buy a separate plan if your route includes Hong Kong or Macau.
Sources and method
Last checked 6 November 2026
All prices and plan facts on this page were read from these official pages on 6 November 2026. We have not purchased or tested these plans ourselves; we summarize what the providers publish, in our own words. Read our method.
- Saily — China eSIMChecked 6 November 2026
- Airalo — China eSIMsChecked 6 November 2026
- Holafly — eSIM for ChinaChecked 6 November 2026