China

Regions of China

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of China through its 7 unique regions

7 regions

25 cities

1290.8M inhabitants

42 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

Average Tourism Index

Cities

1290.8M

inhabitants

UNESCO

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Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

CN-BJ

Beijing

Capital: Beijing

16,411 km²

21.9M

Continental

Attractions

Forbidden CityGreat Wall of China (UNESCO)Temple of Heaven+2

Cities (1)

Beijing

7 UNESCO sites

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CN-SH

Shanghai

Capital: Shanghai

6,340 km²

24.9M

Tropical

Attractions

The BundYu GardenPudong skyline (Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower)+2

Cities (1)

Shanghai

No UNESCO sites

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CN-SC

South Central China

Capital: Guangzhou (de facto)

1,011,800 km²

425.0M

Tropical

Attractions

Victoria Harbour (Hong Kong)Li River (Guilin)Zhangjiajie National Forest Park+2

Cities (6)

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan +3 more

9 UNESCO sites

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CN-EC

East China

Capital: Shanghai (de facto)

833,800 km²

420.0M

Tropical

Attractions

West Lake (Hangzhou, UNESCO)Classical Gardens of Suzhou (UNESCO)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain, UNESCO)+1

Cities (5)

Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing +2 more

9 UNESCO sites

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CN-SW

Southwest China

Capital: Chengdu / Chongqing

2,339,700 km²

199.0M

Varied

Attractions

Giant Panda Sanctuaries (UNESCO)Three GorgesOld Town of Lijiang (UNESCO)+2

Cities (4)

Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming +1 more

8 UNESCO sites

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CN-NW

Northwest China

Capital: Xi'an

3,107,800 km²

103.0M

Continental

Attractions

Terracotta Army (UNESCO)Mogao Caves (Dunhuang, UNESCO)Silk Road sites+1

Cities (4)

Xi'an, Ürümqi, Lanzhou +1 more

5 UNESCO sites

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