Cities & Towns

List of Cities in China

China is home to a diverse range of cities, each with its own unique culture and history. From bustling metropolises to serene towns, these cities offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Chinese life.

36 itemsUpdated Mar 13, 2026

This list provides names of cities and towns located within China, aiming to cover a variety of locations across the country. It includes a total of 49 items, though some entries represent historical or archaeological sites rather than contemporary urban centers.

#	Name
4	Beijing capital city of China
8	Changchun capital city of Jilin Province, China
9	Chengdu capital of Sichuan Province, China
12	Daliang capital of Wei, ancient Chinese state
13	Fuqi capital of Tuyuhun
14	Golmud county-level city in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China
15	Gungnae The second capital of Goguryeo kingdom, Three kingdoms of Korea
18	Harbin capital of Heilongjiang province, China
19	Heheng village in Jiangyan, China.
20	Hong Kong city and special administrative region of China
21	Hunjiang City city in Jilin Province, China, renamed as Baishan in 1994
22	Jinyong historical city in Henan, China
23	Ju ancient Chinese city
24	Lanzhou prefecture-level city in Gansu, China
25	Lhasa prefecture-level city and capital of Tibet
26	Liaozhong human settlement in China
27	Lingjing Town city in Henan, China
28	Malingquzhen a place in Qingmaps
29	Nanjing capital city of Jiangsu Province, China, former capital of the Republic of China and China's Ming dynasty
30	Ningbo prefecture-level city in Zhejiang, China
32	Qiaohou City in northwest Yunnan
33	Qilixia township in Shaanxi, China
34	Shenzhen city in China
35	Shimao Chinese archaeological site
36	Site of Capital of Kingdom Zheng and Han
38	Tianjin municipality of China
39	Tongwan ruined city in China
40	Xianyang capital of Qin
41	Xiaoshangqiao
42	Xining capital city of Qinghai province, China
43	Xudu capital of Eastern Han and Cao Wei
44	Yangcheng hoistorical town in Yui-dynasti
45	Shanghai
46	Guangzhou
47	Wuhan
48	Xi'an

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 13, 2026.

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