Can I use the same eSIM in Shenzhen or Foshan nearby?

Yes, it is one national China plan, so it keeps working across the Greater Bay Area, including Shenzhen and Foshan on the high-speed train. Note it does not cover Hong Kong or Macau, which need their own arrangement.

Will translation apps help with Cantonese menus?

They help a lot. Camera-based translation reads Chinese characters whether the local tongue is Cantonese or Mandarin, so you can decode dim sum menus and signs. Keep your eSIM connected, as the best translation happens online.

Guangzhou eSIM.

Name: Guangzhou travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From dawn dim sum to the Canton Tower over the Pearl River, stay connected in Guangzhou.

from $2.59/day · unlimited dataAll of China →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$7.60$0.76/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$7.60

Good to know in Guangzhou

Guangzhou speaks Cantonese as well as Mandarin, so keep a translation app handy at yum cha, point your camera at the dim sum menu to read the characters, and keep data on to mobile-pay the bill.

Two simple ways to buy

Guangzhou eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Guangzhou eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Guangzhou — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Guangzhou?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Guangzhou eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Guangzhou are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Guangzhou eSIM: your local data guide.

A sprawling Cantonese metropolis of dim sum houses, the soaring Canton Tower and the Pearl River's neon cruises, Guangzhou keeps you moving across one of the world's largest metro networks. A Guangzhou eSIM has you online from Baiyun Airport, ready to hail a DiDi, translate a yum cha trolley or navigate from Shamian Island's colonial lanes to the Beijing Road shops.

One eSIM for Guangzhou and all of China. It's the national China eSIM — from $2.59/day with unlimited data, working the same in Guangzhou as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Guangzhou eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.67

$2.00

—

5 days1GB

$0.40

$2.00

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.29

$2.00

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.76

$7.60

—

15 days3GB

$0.51

$7.60

−24%

30 days3GB

$0.35

$10.42

−48%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Guangzhou

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Guangzhou eSIM from $2.59/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Guangzhou.

Canton Tower & Zhujiang New Town

Book tower tickets and time the light show, then DiDi across the river to the financial district's skyline.

Shamian Island

Wander the tree-lined colonial streets with live maps and share photos from the riverside pavilions.

Beijing Road & Shangxiajiu

Strong signal for QR payments and reviews as you graze the packed pedestrian shopping streets.

Yuexiu Park & Chen Clan Hall

Translate exhibit labels and navigate between the Five Rams statue and the ornate ancestral hall.

The practical bit

Getting around Guangzhou on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Guangzhou

DiDi— Guangzhou's dominant ride-hailing app; English mode covers taxis and private cars citywide.
Guangzhou Metro— Official app for one of the world's biggest subways; scan-to-ride QR codes.
Alipay— Links a foreign card for QR payments from yum cha bills to market stalls.
Amap (Gaode Maps)— Reliable navigation and transit across the sprawling Pearl River metropolis.

How long to stay in Guangzhou

Two to three days suits Guangzhou, covering the Canton Tower and Pearl River cruise, Shamian Island, a proper yum cha, and the Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Hall sights.

How much data for Guangzhou

A balanced 3-5 GB covers DiDi, metro navigation, translation and QR payments over a few days; go Unlimited if you will stream, video-call home or hotspot a laptop, especially on a longer business trip.

Coverage in Guangzhou

Guangzhou has dense China Mobile, Unicom and Telecom 5G across the centre, the vast metro and Baiyun Airport; realistically it only thins up on Baiyun Mountain and in a few older district backstreets.

Where you're headed

Discover Guangzhou.

Guangzhou, China — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Guangzhou eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Guangzhou, China — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Guangzhou eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Guangzhou, China — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Guangzhou eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Guangzhou, China — a travel moment · stay connected with a Guangzhou eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Guangzhou eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Guangzhou

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Guangzhou?

What is a Guangzhou eSIM?

A Guangzhou eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Guangzhou data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Guangzhou eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Guangzhou eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Guangzhou, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Guangzhou.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in China.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins China's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

China Mobile
China Unicom
China Telecom

Popular places covered

BeijingShanghaiXi'anChengduGuilinHangzhouGuangzhouShenzhen

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Guangzhou eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Guangzhou eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Guangzhou has one of the world's largest metro systems with strong underground coverage, so you can navigate and generate scan-to-ride QR codes throughout. Data makes hopping its many lines between the tower, parks and shopping streets straightforward.

Your Guangzhou eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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