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  1. Home
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  3. Asia
  4. China
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China Postal codes

中国

100000Asia6 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

15.1K

Code Length

6 chars

Provinces

31

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore China's 31 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across China. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding China Postal codes

Urban and rural routes across China depend on six-digit postcodes—100000 illustrates format—so CN carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

China uses numeric postal codes with 6 digits (example: 100000). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to townships.

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0
0
0

Urban and rural routes across China depend on six-digit postcodes—100000 illustrates format—so CN carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

Administrative Hierarchy

How China organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(31)
Prefectures(363)
Counties(3.0K)
Townships(11.7K)
1

Province

31 total
Browse all provinces
2

Prefecture

363 total
3

County

3.0K total
4

Township

11.7K total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 31 top-level divisions

Tibet Autonomous Region
Qinghai
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Zhejiang
Yunnan
Tianjin Shi
Sichuan
Shanxi
Shanghai Shi
Shandong
Shaanxi
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Jiangxi
Jiangsu
Hunan
Hubei
+15 more

Addressing Mail to China

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street, City
3
Postal code Province
4
CHINA

Sample Address Block

Name; 25 Jiefang Lu, Shenyang; 110003 Liaoning; CHINA

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (6 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to China

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within China typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about China postal codes

What is the postal code format for China?

China uses 6 digits in the postal code. An example is 100000. Urban and rural routes across China depend on six-digit postcodes—100000 illustrates format—so CN carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

How many provinces does China have?

China has 31 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in China?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a China address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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AE

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AF

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AM

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AZ

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Bangladesh

BD

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Bahrain

BH

View all countries in Asia

Example Code

100000

6 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Asia
ISO Alpha-2
CN
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download China postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Asia
  4. China
🇨🇳

China Postal codes

中国

100000Asia6 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

15.1K

Code Length

6 chars

Provinces

31

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore China's 31 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across China. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding China Postal codes

Urban and rural routes across China depend on six-digit postcodes—100000 illustrates format—so CN carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

China uses numeric postal codes with 6 digits (example: 100000). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to townships.

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0
0
0

Urban and rural routes across China depend on six-digit postcodes—100000 illustrates format—so CN carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

Administrative Hierarchy

How China organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(31)
Prefectures(363)
Counties(3.0K)
Townships(11.7K)
1

Province

31 total
Browse all provinces
2

Prefecture

363 total
3

County

3.0K total
4

Township

11.7K total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 31 top-level divisions

Tibet Autonomous Region
Qinghai
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Zhejiang
Yunnan
Tianjin Shi
Sichuan
Shanxi
Shanghai Shi
Shandong
Shaanxi
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Jiangxi
Jiangsu
Hunan
Hubei
+15 more

Addressing Mail to China

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street, City
3
Postal code Province
4
CHINA

Sample Address Block

Name; 25 Jiefang Lu, Shenyang; 110003 Liaoning; CHINA

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (6 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to China

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within China typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about China postal codes

What is the postal code format for China?

China uses 6 digits in the postal code. An example is 100000. Urban and rural routes across China depend on six-digit postcodes—100000 illustrates format—so CN carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

How many provinces does China have?

China has 31 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in China?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a China address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in Asia

🇦🇪

United Arab Emirates

AE

🇦🇫

Afghanistan

AF

🇦🇲

Armenia

AM

🇦🇿

Azerbaijan

AZ

🇧🇩

Bangladesh

BD

🇧🇭

Bahrain

BH

View all countries in Asia

Example Code

100000

6 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Asia
ISO Alpha-2
CN
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download China postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF