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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Beijing • Asia/Shanghai

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Country Information

Capital
Beijing
Population
642,315,917
Area
9,596,961 km²
Largest City
Shanghai
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
CN / CHN
Time Zones
2 zone
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Currency
Chinese Yuan (¥) - ¥100
Coordinates
Decimal:39.9075, 116.3972
DMS:39°54′27″N, 116°23′50″E
Elevation
Highest:8,848 m
Lowest:-154 m
Average:4,347 m
International Dialing Code
+86

Time Zones

• Asia/Shanghai| CST (UTC+8)
• Asia/Urumqi| XJT (UTC+6)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Tahe
Southernmost
Sanya
Easternmost
Baoqing
Westernmost
Kashgar

About China

•China is one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, with a history that dates back over 5,000 years.
•The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stretches over 13,000 miles across northern China.
•Chinese calligraphy is considered a high form of art and is deeply embedded in the country's culture and history.
•The Silk Road was an ancient trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.
•Confucianism, founded by Confucius in the 5th century BCE, has had a profound influence on Chinese culture, ethics, and social structure.
•The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional festival in China, celebrated with various customs and rituals.
•China is home to diverse geographical features, including the Himalayan mountain range, which contains the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.
•The Terracotta Army, discovered in Xi'an, is an archaeological marvel consisting of thousands of life-sized statues buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
•Mandarin Chinese, the official language of China, is the most spoken language in the world.
•The practice of Tai Chi, a form of martial art known for its slow, graceful movements, originated in China and is practiced worldwide for its health benefits.
•China has made significant advancements in technology, particularly in areas such as telecommunications and renewable energy.
•The Forbidden City in Beijing served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is now a museum showcasing Chinese history.
•Tea culture in China dates back thousands of years and plays a significant role in social gatherings and rituals.
•Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are the three major philosophical and religious traditions that have shaped Chinese spiritual life.
•China is known for its rich culinary diversity, which varies significantly across its regions, including Sichuan, Cantonese, and Hunan cuisines.

Cities in China

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Cities by Population

ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhouChengduTianjinWuhanDongguanXi’anNanjingHangzhouFoshanChongqingQingdaoShenyangSuzhouHarbinHefeiDalianChangchunXiamenBao'anWuxiJinanTaiyuanZhengzhouShijiazhuangKunmingPuyangShiyanTangshanLüliangChangzhouLanzhouHuizhouHaikouWenzhouYunfu

Cities in China

Columns1,327 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
24,874,500
6,340.5 km²
11 m
CST
UTC+8
BeijingCAPITAL
18,960,744
16,410.5 km²
50 m
CST
UTC+8
17,494,398
8,747 km²
9 m
CST
UTC+8
16,096,724
8,048 km²
11 m
CST
UTC+8
13,568,357
6,784 km²
504 m
CST
UTC+8
11,090,314
5,545 km²
10 m
CST
UTC+8
10,392,693
5,196 km²
18 m
CST
UTC+8
9,644,871
4,822 km²
9 m
CST
UTC+8
9,600,000
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UTC+8
9,314,685
4,657 km²
20 m
CST
UTC+8
9,236,032
4,618 km²
15 m
CST
UTC+8
9,042,509
4,521 km²
5 m
CST
UTC+8
7,457,599
3,729 km²
301 m
CST
UTC+8
7,172,451
3,586 km²
10 m
CST
UTC+8
7,050,000
3,525 km²
52 m
CST
UTC+8
6,715,559
3,358 km²
32 m
CST
UTC+8
5,242,897
2,621 km²
140 m
CST
UTC+8
5,050,000
2,525 km²
25 m
CST
UTC+8

Popular Cities in China

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