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
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Shanghai
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65
Beijing
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56
629 stays
Hangzhou
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46
544 stays
Nanjing
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41
523 stays
Wuhan
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51
496 stays
Xian
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51
460 stays
Chongqing
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51
387 stays
Tianjin
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46
377 stays
Qingdao
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41
338 stays
Changsha
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51
310 stays
Wuxi
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46
303 stays
Hefei
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46
293 stays
Zhengzhou
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46
269 stays
Foshan
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46
257 stays
Jinan
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46
241 stays
Ningbo
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46
241 stays
Xiamen
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41
232 stays
Kunming
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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