Kunming Airport SIM card or eSIM Getting internet
Kunming Airport SIM card or eSIM Getting internet immediately after landing. Two options. Airport SIM card from China Telecom booth near arrival exit 4. 100 RMB for 30GB for 30 days. Takes 10-15 minutes. Needs passport. Staff speak basic English. Downside: the booth takes cash or Alipay. But Alipay needs internet. Cash is safer. eSIM before arrival from Nomad or Airalo. Set up at home. Works immediately when landing. Costs about 15-20 USD for 30GB. No waiting. No language barrier. Downside: no Chinese phone number. But most visitors don't need one. Airport free wifi requires SMS verification. Without a working SIM, getting on that wifi is frustrating. Plan ahead. For groups, one person buys a local SIM for restaurant reservations. Everyone else uses eSIM.