China at a Glance
Population, currency, timezone and practical travel essentials
1,410.7M
Population
Beijing
Capital
Eastern Asia
Region
CNY
Chinese yuan
Chinese
Language
Shanghai
Local Time Zone
+86
Calling Code
Right
Driving Side
Type A,C,I
Power Plug
110
Emergency Number
Practical details are provided as general travel guidance — always verify current requirements (visas, driving rules, plug adapters) before you travel.
Top Cities in China
Click a city to browse hotels, restaurants & travel guides
1,626 stays
Shanghai
Explore city
65
1,257 stays
Beijing
Explore city
56
629 stays
Hangzhou
Explore city
46
544 stays
Nanjing
Explore city
41
523 stays
Wuhan
Explore city
51
496 stays
Xian
Explore city
51
460 stays
Chongqing
Explore city
51
387 stays
Tianjin
Explore city
46
377 stays
Qingdao
Explore city
41
338 stays
Changsha
Explore city
51
310 stays
Wuxi
Explore city
46
303 stays
Hefei
Explore city
46
293 stays
Zhengzhou
Explore city
46
269 stays
Foshan
Explore city
46
257 stays
Jinan
Explore city
46
241 stays
Ningbo
Explore city
46
241 stays
Xiamen
Explore city
41
232 stays
Kunming
Explore city
46
Top-Rated Hotels in China
Highest guest scores — curated from 281,616 properties
Travel Guides for China
Itineraries, food guides, hidden gems & budget tips
Itinerary
Beijing Itinerary Guide
📍 Beijing
Food
Beijing Food Guide
📍 Beijing
Hidden Gems
Beijing Hidden Gems Guide
📍 Beijing
Budget
Beijing Budget Guide
📍 Beijing
First Timer
Beijing First Timer Guide
📍 Beijing
Itinerary
Chengdu Itinerary Guide
📍 Chengdu
Food
Chengdu Food Guide
📍 Chengdu
Hidden Gems
Chengdu Hidden Gems Guide
📍 Chengdu