Pakistani business travelers visiting Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yiwu, Shanghai or Beijing often need mobile data immediately after landing. Airport pickup, hotel check-in, translation, supplier calls, WhatsApp messages, maps and laptop hotspot use can all depend on one connection.
Why prepare a China eSIM before departure?
- No need to search for a physical SIM after landing;
- Keep your Pakistan SIM in the phone for calls or verification;
- Use mobile data for WhatsApp, email, maps and supplier communication;
- Connect a laptop by hotspot when the selected plan supports it;
- Install before departure on stable Wi-Fi.
Which plan should you choose?
5GB: suitable for maps, messaging, email and light browsing.
10GB: better for a one-week business trip with regular photo uploads and video calls.
20GB: recommended for factory visits, product videos, cloud files or laptop hotspot use.
China only or China, Hong Kong and Macau?
Choose a China-only plan if your full trip stays in mainland China. Choose a China, Hong Kong and Macau plan if you will cross the border for meetings, flights or sourcing.
Buy China eSIM for mainland China
Buy China, Hong Kong & Macau eSIM
Prefer buying on Taobao?
Taobao is practical for buyers who already use the Taobao app, understand the Chinese interface and can complete payment through a supported method. International visitors without a Taobao account may find the direct store easier.
Before you buy
- Confirm your phone supports eSIM;
- Make sure it is carrier-unlocked;
- Check the validity period;
- Confirm hotspot support if required;
- Install before flying;
- Enable data roaming after arrival;
- Do not delete the eSIM during temporary connection issues.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my Pakistan number active?
Many dual-SIM phones allow the physical SIM and eSIM to remain installed together. Your ability to receive calls or verification messages depends on your home carrier and roaming settings.
Does the eSIM include a Chinese phone number?
Most travel eSIMs are data-only. Check the product description if a local number is essential.