Xi'an eSIM: what to know before you land
🇨🇳 Xi'an, China · XIY · 3-day pick: 3 GB for $4.99
Landing in Xi'an
- XIY Xianyang International
Xianyang Airport lies northwest of the city between Xi'an and Xianyang and is connected to the city by metro.
- Install the China eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at XIY, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in China, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99.
Pay · $4.99Short stays in Xi'an
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $8.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $11.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The China eSIM connects to China Unicom. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Also in China
Beijing · Chengdu · Guangzhou · Shanghai · Shenzhen
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Questions about Xi'an
Which airports serve Xi'an?
Xianyang International (XIY). Xianyang Airport lies northwest of the city between Xi'an and Xianyang and is connected to the city by metro.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Xi'an?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $4.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at XIY?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in China.
Which networks will I use in Xi'an?
The China eSIM connects to China Unicom. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.