This is a deep review of the Yecaoyun (Yecaoyun Cloud) Hong Kong KVM VPS priced at 107 CNY/year. The plan features an AMD EPYC CPU, 1GB RAM, and 100M premium bandwidth. We comprehensively test Ping latency, CMI-optimized return routing across China Telecom / Unicom / Mobile, disk I/O performance (1.35 GB/s), CPU benchmarks (Geekbench 5 / SysBench), and IPv4/IPv6 streaming unlock capabilities (Netflix, Disney+, ChatGPT). This analysis reveals the real-world performance and network quality of this low-cost Hong Kong native IP VPS.
Official website: Yecaoyun – Hong Kong Cloud Hosting | VPS | Servers
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💡 Introduction: Exploring Yecaoyun’s High-Value Hong Kong VPS
Yecaoyun, operated by Lucida Cloud Limited (HK), is a long-established cloud service provider founded in 2012. It has built a reputation for offering affordable Hong Kong and US VPS products.
Among its current promotions, the standout is the Hong Kong KVM Premium Network VPS priced at only 107 CNY/year. With AMD EPYC processors and advertised 100M premium bandwidth, it stands out in the budget VPS market.
This review evaluates its real-world performance, network quality, and whether it is worth purchasing.
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📋 Test Plan & Specifications
| Item | Details | Notes |
| Plan | Yecaoyun Hong Kong KVM Premium Network VPS | – |
| Price | 107 CNY/year | Promo code: 13YEARSAVE63 |
| Virtualization | KVM | – |
| CPU | 1× AMD EPYC 7402 (24-Core) | High-performance EPYC series |
| RAM | 1 GB (957.4 MiB usable) | – |
| Disk | 15 GB SSD | – |
| Bandwidth | 100M premium / 600GB monthly | Focus of this test: premium network quality |
| OS | Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) | – |
| IP Type | IPv4 + IPv6 (Hong Kong native IP) | Provider: LUCIDACLOUD LIMITED |
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🌐 Core Network Test: Latency & Routing
1. Ping Latency (China Mainland)
| Region | Best | Worst | Average | Summary |
| All nodes | HK 2ms | 98ms | 43ms | Excellent overall performance |
| China Telecom | 8ms | 82ms | 43ms | Strong in southern China |
| China Unicom | 11ms | 62ms | 34ms | Best performing network |
| China Mobile | 36ms | 98ms | 52ms | Slightly higher latency but acceptable |
| HK/Macau/TW | 2ms | 16ms | 9ms | Extremely fast regional connectivity |
Summary: Unicom performs best overall, with all three networks under ~55ms average latency.
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2. Outbound Routing
Traffic from China routes through international backbone networks before reaching Hong Kong (AS139659 / LUCIDACLOUD).
– Telecom: routes via NTT (AS2914) then to Hong Kong.
– Unicom: similar routing via NTT backbone.
– Mobile: passes AS9808 → Shanghai → NTT → Hong Kong.
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3. Return Routing (CMI Optimization)
| Network | Routing Type | Analysis |
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| Telecom | CMI optimized | Excellent return path via AS58453 |
| Unicom | CMI optimized | Stable low-latency routing |
| Mobile | CMI direct | Best optimized path |
Conclusion: All three networks use China Mobile International (CMI) optimized return routing, ensuring low latency and stable performance for mainland users.
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📊 Key Performance Summary
– Disk I/O: up to ~1.35 GB/s (very fast SSD performance)
– CPU: strong EPYC performance in entry-level VPS tier
– Network: stable Hong Kong premium routing
– Latency: excellent for China Unicom and Telecom users
– Streaming unlock: supports multiple global platforms
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📌 Final Verdict
This 107 CNY/year Hong Kong KVM VPS from Yecaoyun delivers exceptional value for its price segment.
✅ Advantages
– Extremely low cost for Hong Kong IP
– AMD EPYC CPU performance is solid
– 100M premium network with good stability
– CMI return routing ensures low latency
– Good streaming unlock capability
❌ Disadvantages
– Only 1GB RAM (limited usage scenarios)
– Not suitable for heavy workloads
– Premium network performance may vary by region
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💡 Recommendation
This VPS is ideal for:
– Lightweight websites
– Cross-border access tools
– Basic development/testing environments
– Budget Hong Kong IP usage
Overall, it is one of the most cost-effective Hong Kong VPS options under 150 CNY/year.
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