Will I have data at the Yuanyang rice terraces?

The main viewpoints and terrace villages are covered, but the remote valleys and early-morning cloud-sea spots can lose signal. Download offline maps of the Yuanyang area before heading out from town.

How's connectivity in tropical Xishuangbanna?

Jinghong and the main Dai towns of Xishuangbanna have good 4G on the national network, though coverage thins in the rainforest and border areas near Laos and Myanmar.

Yunnan eSIM.

Name: Yunnan travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Ancient towns, rice terraces and Himalayan foothills - keep data flowing across Yunnan's diverse south-west.

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 Yunnan

Yunnan's northwest around Shangri-La sits above 3,000 metres, where signal is patchy on the passes - and the altitude is real, so download offline maps and let your body acclimatise before long hikes.

Best time to visit Yunnan

March to May and September to October offer clear skies and comfortable temperatures, ideal for the highlands and the flowering Yuanyang terraces.

Two simple ways to buy

Yunnan eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Yunnan eSIM: your local data guide.

Yunnan is a patchwork of cultures and landscapes, from Lijiang's cobbled old town to the rice-terrace spectacle of Yuanyang and the tropical Dai villages of Xishuangbanna. Mobile data helps you navigate winding mountain roads, translate market Mandarin and book the next bus. A Yunnan eSIM keeps you oriented whether you're circling Erhai Lake or reaching for Shangri-La.

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

Landing at Kunming - Changshui International (KMG)?

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

Yunnan 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 Yunnan

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Yunnan.

Lijiang Old Town

The UNESCO warren of lanes has solid 4G for maps and mobile payments among the guesthouses.

Dali & Erhai Lake

Reliable data around the lake loop for e-bike navigation and booking lakeside stays.

Shangri-La (Zhongdian)

Coverage holds in town at altitude but thins on the grasslands and passes heading toward Tibet.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces

Signal reaches the main viewpoints and villages, though it can drop in the deeper valleys at dawn.

The practical bit

Getting around Yunnan on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Yunnan

DiDi— Ride-hailing in Kunming, Lijiang and Dali, where street taxis can be scarce.
Amap (Gaode Maps)— Essential for Yunnan's mountain roads, bus times and rural navigation.
Trip.com (Ctrip)— Handy for booking flights, trains and buses between Yunnan's far-flung towns.
Alipay— QR payments and translation for markets and guesthouses across the province.

How long to stay in Yunnan

Yunnan rewards a week or more - typically Kunming, Dali and Lijiang over several days, with optional add-ons to Shangri-La, Yuanyang or Xishuangbanna.

How much data for Yunnan

A balanced 3-5 GB plan covers most Yunnan itineraries of maps and messaging; consider Unlimited if you'll hotspot on long journeys or stream on rainy mountain evenings.

Coverage in Yunnan

Yunnan's cities and popular old towns enjoy strong 4G and 5G, but coverage realistically thins on the high passes near Shangri-La, in Yuanyang's deep valleys and across Xishuangbanna's rainforest fringes.

Where you're headed

Discover Yunnan.

Peaceful scene of a scenic park with mountains, lake, and traditional Chinese architecture under a cloudy sky.

Tranquil landscape showcasing fields and mountains under a cloudy sky in Dali, Yunnan.

Aerial view of terraced rice fields in a green valley, capturing the beauty of nature's patterns.

Stunning view of a traditional pagoda at Mufu Palace in Lijiang, China, under a bright blue sky.

How to activate your Yunnan 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 Yunnan

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

New to eSIM in Yunnan?

What is a Yunnan eSIM?

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

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Yunnan.

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 Yunnan 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

Yunnan eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, it's one national China eSIM that roams across Yunnan, so Lijiang, Dali and Shangri-La all work on a single plan - though expect signal to weaken on the high mountain roads between them.

Your Yunnan 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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