GigsGigsCloud Asia VPS Review: Cheap China-Optimized Hosting from $2/mo with CN2 GIA, CU-VIP & Bare Metal Options
If you've ever tried to host a website or run a server that needs to actually perform well for users in mainland China, you already know the pain. Most providers slap "Asia" in their marketing and call it a day — meanwhile your ping looks like it's routing through the moon. GigsGigsCloud takes a different approach: it's a Hong Kong-based infrastructure provider that's built its entire product line around low-latency access to China and the Asia-Pacific region.
Let's talk about what they actually offer, who it's for, and whether it's worth your money.
GigsGigsCloud is operated by TechAvenue International Ltd, a Hong Kong technology company that's been in the hosting and data center business since 2004. It's not some fly-by-night reseller — TechAvenue runs its own data center operations and has peering at major internet exchanges including HKIX, Equinix, BBIX (Tokyo), and MYIX (Malaysia).
Their focus is squarely on Asia and China-optimized cloud infrastructure: KVM VPS, OpenVZ VPS, Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS), and bare metal dedicated servers. Data centers are spread across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Los Angeles (US), and the Philippines — all Tier III+ facilities.
If you need a VPS for Chinese users, building a cross-border application, or simply want a fast node in Asia, this is the kind of provider you want to be looking at.
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GigsGigsCloud organizes its products around several clearly defined series. Here's a breakdown:
The most wallet-friendly option. OpenVZ virtualization, 100Mbps speed, global routing (no direct China route). Good for personal projects, dev environments, or anyone who doesn't need optimized China access.
- Starts from $2.00/mo
Pure SSD KVM VPS in Hong Kong. Optimized for Asia access with fast peering — but no dedicated China direct route. 1Gbps shared network. Powered by AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon E5 processors.
- Starts from $5.00/mo
Adds a standard direct China routing layer via PCCW, China Mobile, or Hong Kong ISPs that have direct China access. Available in HK, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and LA. 1Gbps speed. Great mid-range option for China-facing workloads on a budget.
- Starts from $6.80–$10/mo depending on location
The flagship China-optimized VPS series. Connects via China Telecom CN2, China Unicom CU-VIP, and China Mobile International (CMI) — all three major China carriers simultaneously. AMD EPYC processors, pure SSD storage, RAID 10. Available in HK, Singapore, Japan, US LAX.
- Starts from $22/mo (HK) or from $12/mo (Japan CN2 GIA / US CN2 GIA variants)
One of the few providers offering Windows VPS with a China route. 100Mbps speed, KVM, China-optimized routing.
- Starts from $6.90/mo
For sites that get hammered. Voxility Anti-DDoS protection with CN2 outbound. Starts from $16/mo.
Dedicated hardware resources — CPU cores, RAM, and bandwidth are yours alone, no sharing. Great for consistent performance-sensitive workloads.
- Starts from $29/mo
Full hardware in HK, SG, LAX, Philippines. Up to 50G CN2 DDoS protection options available.
- HK from $99/mo | SG from $139/mo | DDoS-protected from $269/mo
| Plan | Route Type | Virtualization | Network | Starting Price | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOUDLET B | Global (Non-China) | OpenVZ | 100Mbps | $2.00/mo | Order |
| SIMPLECLOUD K GLOBAL | Global / Asia | KVM | 1Gbps | $5.00/mo | Order |
| CLOUDLET W (Windows) | Standard China | KVM | 100Mbps | $6.90/mo | Order |
| SIMPLECLOUD K+ | Standard China Direct | KVM | 1Gbps | from $6.80/mo | Order |
| CLOUDLET V PREMIUM | CN2 GIA | KVM | 50Mbps | $12.00/mo | Order |
| SIMPLECLOUD V PREMIUM | CN2 GIA + CU VIP | KVM | 1Gbps | $12.00/mo | Order |
| SIMPLECLOUD V | CN2 + CU-VIP + CMI | KVM | 10Mbps | $22.00/mo | Order |
| SIMPLECLOUD XD | Anti-DDoS + CN2 | KVM | Up to 1Gbps | $16.00/mo | Order |
| VDS (HK/SG/US) | China Route | Dedicated HW | 200Mbps | $29.00/mo | Order |
| Bare Metal (HK) | Direct | Bare Metal | 1Gbps | $99.00/mo | Order |
Prices are in USD. Check the order page for exact per-tier configurations in each location.
This is the real reason people come to GigsGigsCloud. Here's the short version of what the different route types mean:
Standard China Route (K+) — Traffic goes to China through commercial transit providers that have direct Chinese carrier relationships. Good latency, decent for most use cases, affordable.
Premium China Route (V-Series) — Direct peering with all three major Chinese carriers: China Telecom CN2 GIA (their premium backbone), China Unicom CU-VIP, and China Mobile International CMI. This is the low-latency, high-stability path. If you're running a business application that Chinese users will actually notice lag on, this is worth the premium.
CN2 GIA specifically is China Telecom's elite transit product — the one that stays fast even during peak hours when the standard CN1 routes get congested. GigsGigsCloud's V-series VPS in both HK and Japan carry CN2 GIA.
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Honestly, GigsGigsCloud is not for everyone. Let's be real about that.
It's a good fit if you:
- Run a website or app with significant China-based traffic
- Need a fast node in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Japan for low-latency Asian hosting
- Are a developer or sysadmin comfortable spinning up your own Linux (or Windows) environment
- Want bare metal or VDS performance without paying hyperscaler prices
- Need Anti-DDoS protection with China-optimized outbound routing
It's probably not for you if you:
- Want a one-click WordPress installer with managed cPanel hosting
- Expect a 30-day money-back guarantee (they offer 3-day refunds on some dedicated plans, no refunds on VPS/Cloud)
- Are new to Linux server management
The support team communicates in English and works around the clock via tickets. Response times have been noted as reasonable, though like most budget VPS providers, don't expect enterprise-level hand-holding.
A few coupon codes have been circulating that may still work on applicable plans:
- VDS_30 — 30% off Hong Kong and Singapore Virtual Dedicated Servers
- IQHJQ19QL0P3 — 10% off US LAX SimpleCloud V plans
- 1212-KVM — 20% off KVM VPS plans (Cloudlet K launch promo)
These codes are from third-party sources and their validity may have changed. Apply at checkout when placing your order to see if they're still active.
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GigsGigsCloud occupies a very specific niche — and it does it well. If you're chasing genuinely low latency into mainland China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, they've built their network specifically for that. Starting at $2/mo for the budget OpenVZ plans and scaling up to enterprise bare metal with DDoS protection, there's a meaningful range of options.
The trade-off is that this isn't a beginner-friendly platform. You're getting raw infrastructure at competitive prices, not a managed service. If you know what you're doing with a Linux server and you need Asia-optimized hosting, GigsGigsCloud is worth serious consideration — especially the K+ and V-series plans that offer real China routing at prices that don't make your CFO cry.