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Finding a reliable eSIM and working VPN for China

Travelers visiting China need a data plan and a working VPN to stay connected, but standard options like LetsVPN and Surfshark often fail or lack coverage. Relying on a small provider allotment like a 10GB roaming package leaves multi-week trips short on data for multiple people.

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

  1. 1
    Buying a separate SIM card for every country
  2. 2
    Checking website SSL/HTTPS certificates to vet providers like Airalo and Holafly
  3. 3
    Buying an eSIM before traveling to bypass the need for a local VPN by routing traffic through outside servers
  4. 4
    Using alternative data providers like novusim esim

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.

r/travel2 people · September 2026 – October 2026

“Hey, me and my girlfriend are visiting China in 3 weeks (October 23rd), and I am searching for good options for VPN and eSIMs...”source ↗

“Apparently LetsVPN is not working anymore, and I don't see China listed in the country list for Surfshark VPN.”source ↗

“Do you guys have any working recommendations for VPN now?”source ↗

“Also, we're looking for eSIM. We are Brazilians and I have 10GB eSIM from Nubank available, it works in China, but I definitely don't think it's enough for both of us for 21 days.”source ↗

joaocasarin · r/travel · 2 upvotes

“I’m looking for a reliable eSIM for a Southeast Asia trip covering multiple countries.”source ↗

mansimanhas · r/travel

Where this came up

r/travelconnectivitytravelvpn

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