Country Overview
Population
1.4B
1,412,000,000 people
Currency
Chinese YuanCNY (¥)
Languages
Timezones
UTC+08:00
China at a Glance
Comprehensive information about China
Country Details
Currency
Languages & Timezones
Country Map
Beijing
Asia
Historical Timeline
Qin Dynasty unifies China under Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Ming Dynasty established, beginning of Chinese cultural renaissance
People's Republic of China founded under Mao Zedong
Economic reforms begin under Deng Xiaoping
Beijing hosts Summer Olympics, showcasing modern China
Famous Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Ancient fortification system, UNESCO World Heritage site, and symbol of China
Forbidden City
Imperial palace complex, served as home to emperors for nearly 500 years
Terracotta Army
Thousands of life-sized terracotta soldiers guarding Emperor Qin's tomb
Temple of Heaven
Religious complex where emperors prayed for good harvests
Summer Palace
Imperial garden and palace, masterpiece of Chinese landscape design
Potala Palace
Historic winter residence of the Dalai Lama, UNESCO World Heritage site
West Lake
Scenic lake celebrated in Chinese art and poetry, UNESCO World Heritage site
Mount Huangshan
Famous for granite peaks, hot springs, pine trees, and cloud seas
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Conservation center dedicated to protecting and breeding giant pandas
Oriental Pearl Tower
Iconic TV tower with futuristic design, symbol of modern Shanghai
Famous Cities
10
Beijing
Capital city, home to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and political center
Shanghai
Economic powerhouse, modern skyline, and major financial center
Hong Kong
International financial hub, unique culture, and vibrant nightlife
Xi'an
Ancient capital, home to Terracotta Army and Silk Road starting point
Shenzhen
Technology hub, rapid development, and innovation center
Guangzhou
Historic trade city, Cantonese culture, and gateway for foreign commerce
Chengdu
Famous for Sichuan cuisine, pandas, and rich cultural heritage
Hangzhou
Known for West Lake, tea culture, and e-commerce giant Alibaba
Tianjin
Major port city, blend of European colonial architecture and Chinese culture
Macau
Casino capital of Asia, Portuguese-Chinese fusion culture
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
10Yangtze River
6,300 kmTibetan Plateau
East China Sea
Yellow River
5,464 kmBayan Har Mountains
Bohai Sea
Pearl River
2,400 kmYunnan Province
South China Sea
Heilongjiang (Amur) River
4,444 kmMongolia
Sea of Okhotsk
Lancang (Mekong) River
4,880 kmTibetan Plateau
South China Sea (Vietnam)
Nu (Salween) River
2,815 kmTibetan Plateau
Andaman Sea
Tarim River
2,137 kmTianshan Mountains
Lop Nur (dry lake basin)
Songhua River
1,927 kmChangbai Mountains
Heilongjiang River
Han River
1,532 kmQinling Mountains
Yangtze River (Wuhan)
Yarlung Tsangpo River
2,840 kmTibetan Plateau (Mount Kailash region)
Brahmaputra (India) → Bay of Bengal
Top Educational Institutions
12
Tsinghua University
Beijing
Public Research University
Peking University
Beijing
Public Research University
Fudan University
Shanghai
Public Research University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai
Public Research University
Zhejiang University
Hangzhou
Public Research University
Nanjing University
Nanjing
Public Research University
University of Science and Technology of China
Hefei
Public Research University
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou
Public Research University
Beijing Normal University
Beijing
Public Research University (Teacher Education & Humanities Focus)
Harbin Institute of Technology
Harbin
Public Research University (Engineering Focus)
Central Academy of Fine Arts
Beijing
Specialized Arts Institution
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing
National Research Institution