Will my eSIM work along the City Wall and in the Muslim Quarter?

Yes. Both sit in the dense city centre with strong China Mobile and Unicom 5G, so you can navigate the wall's ramparts, translate street-food menus and mobile-pay throughout the bustling Muslim Quarter without trouble.

Can I use the same eSIM for a day trip to Mount Hua?

Absolutely, it is one national China plan, so it keeps working on the high-speed train and around Huashan. Signal is good at the base and cable-car stations but genuinely thins on the higher, remoter peaks.

Xi'an eSIM.

Name: Xi'an travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Terracotta Army to cycling the ancient City Wall, stay connected across Xi'an.

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 Xi'an

The Terracotta Army sits about an hour east in Lintong with no metro to the pits, so keep data on to book a DiDi or find tourist bus 5 (306) from the train station, and download an audio guide first.

Two simple ways to buy

Xi'an eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Xi'an eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Xi'an — 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 Xi'an?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Xi'an eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Xi'an 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

Xi'an eSIM: your local data guide.

Xi'an, the ancient Silk Road capital, spreads from its floodlit Ming-era City Wall out to the Terracotta Army in Lintong, so you rely on data to arrange transport and decode the history around you. An Xi'an eSIM keeps DiDi, maps and translation live from touchdown, whether you are grazing the Muslim Quarter's food stalls or booking a warriors day trip.

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

Landing at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)?

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

Xi'an 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 Xi'an

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Xi'an.

The Terracotta Army (Lintong)

The site sits about 40 km east, so keep data on to navigate the bus or DiDi out and pull up an audio guide among the pits.

The Ancient City Wall

Hire a bike at the South Gate and track your 14 km loop along the ramparts on live maps.

The Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)

Lean on translation to order roujiamo and lamb skewers along the packed lantern-lit lanes.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Check the evening fountain-show times and share photos from the Tang-dynasty square.

The practical bit

Getting around Xi'an on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Xi'an

DiDi— The reliable way to reach the Terracotta Army and get around Xi'an; English mode available.
Xi'an Metro— Official app for the growing subway network linking the Bell Tower, station and suburbs.
Alipay— Links a foreign card for QR payments across the Muslim Quarter's stalls and shops.
Amap (Gaode Maps)— Accurate local navigation and bus routes, including the run out to Lintong.

How long to stay in Xi'an

Two to three days suits most visitors, covering the Terracotta Army, a City Wall cycle, the Muslim Quarter and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, with an optional Mount Hua day trip.

How much data for Xi'an

A balanced 3 GB or so covers DiDi trips, maps, translation and payments across a two-to-three-day stay; step up to 5 GB or Unlimited if you will stream or hotspot other devices.

Coverage in Xi'an

Central Xi'an enjoys strong China Mobile and Unicom 5G across the wall, Bell Tower and metro; coverage holds around the Terracotta Army but thins on the rural road out and up on Mount Hua's higher peaks.

Where you're headed

Discover Xi'an.

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How to activate your Xi'an 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 Xi'an

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

New to eSIM in Xi'an?

What is a Xi'an eSIM?

A Xi'an eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Xi'an 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

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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 Xi'an eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Xi'an eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Xi'an, 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 Xi'an.

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 Xi'an 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

Xi'an eSIM questions, answered.

Data is essential here. Use maps and DiDi, or find the official tourist bus 5 (306) from Xi'an railway station. Booking entry tickets online in advance and loading an audio guide beforehand makes the visit far smoother.

Your Xi'an 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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