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SIM & Connectivity

Getting a Chinese SIM card and staying connected.

Getting a SIM

At Airport

Buy SIM at carrier kiosks in arrivals hall. Bring passport. Available carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom.

Required Documents

Valid passport is mandatory. Some carriers may need photo. Registration takes 10-15 minutes.

Cost & Data

¥50-200 for starter pack. Typically includes 10-50GB data per month. ESIM available at some carriers.

Quick Tips

  • • Activate at airport kiosk
  • • Bring passport
  • • Ask for English support
  • • Keep receipt for issues