How many provinces and cities are there in China

China is a country with a vast territory, ranking fourth in the world in terms of area, consisting of many provinces, cities, and diverse ethnicities and cultures. The following article will help you understand more about How many provinces and cities are there in China ?

Provinces and cities of China

According to the latest data, China has 22 provinces, 664 cities, and 4 directly administered municipalities. In addition, China also has 2 territories, Hong Kong and Macau, with 283 prefecture-level cities and 347 county-level cities.

Besides, these vast countries also have 5 autonomous regions, including:

• Xinjiang
• Guangxi
• Inner Mongolia
• Ningxia Hui
• Tibet

Video of Beijing's provinces and cities:

China has 22 provinces as follows:

Fujian	Hubei	Shandong
Anhui	Henan	Shaanxi
Guangdong	Jiangsu	Sichuan
Hainan	Jilin	Zhejiang
Guizhou	Jiangxi	Yunnan
Hebei	Liaoning	Qinghai
Gansu	Hunan	Shanxi
Heilongjiang

Some of the most attractive provinces and cities in China

Because of its vast territory, many areas with rugged mountainous terrain, and uneven distribution of large cities, Chinese culture is diverse and rich. Accordingly, each province and city has its own unique cultural characteristics.

Hunan

This is a province in the central-south region of China. This province has the famous and longest Yangtze River in the world.

Hunan Video:

Heilongjiang

Located in the northeast of China, which is also the northernmost part of the country with a population of over a billion. The Amur River forms the border dividing China and Russia. Heilongjiang means Black Dragon River.

Liaoning

Liaoning Province is located in the Northeast region of China. It is one of the places with the most historical relics and ancient architectural structures from China's feudal era. Therefore, Liaoning always attracts many tourists annually.

Henan

This province is located in the central part of China. With a population of over 100 million people, it is ranked as the most populous province in China. Henan is also known as the Central Plains because it has fertile land located in the middle of China's territory.

Henan Province is also part of the Central Plains economic zone and is considered the most important economic region in China.

Hebei

Hebei is a province located in the northern part of China. This is the site where the first upright ape-man was found in China. Economically, according to the latest data, Hebei's GDP ranks 6th in the country with approximately 2.5 trillion RMB.

Shandong

Located on the coast of the East China Sea. This is the birthplace and hometown of Confucian scholars in China, including:

• Confucius
• Mencius
• Mozi

And other famous strategists such as:

• Sun Tzu
• Sun Bin
• Wu Qi

Shandong is famous for Mount Tai, with a height of over 1400m, the highest peak being the Jade Emperor Peak.

Shandong Video:

Shanxi

Located in the north of China with quite rugged mountainous terrain, heavy rains usually occur every year. Affected by the terrain, climate, agriculture and industry in Shanxi often develop very slowly.

However, with mountainous terrain, Shanxi is the province in China with the largest and richest mineral resources in China.

Jiangxi

Jiangxi is located in the southeast of China, with a basin-shaped terrain surrounded by high mountains on 3 sides.

Hubei

This is a location in the central part of China, which belongs to the key economic zone of the country. Besides, the light and heavy industry of Hubei have also made significant progress such as Wuhan, Yichang, Huangshi, Xiangyang, and Shiyan.

Guizhou

This is a province in the Southwest region of China with a rather slow economic development, belonging to the poorest provinces among other provinces in China. However, due to its mountainous terrain, Guizhou has many abundant and rich mineral resources and natural resources.

Yunnan

This place is known as one of the most attractive tourist provinces when coming to China.

Sichuan

Sichuan cuisine originates from the very name of this province; tourists coming here will enjoy the spiciest and most unique dishes here.

Video How many provinces and cities does China have

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh-fhnwVam8

Above are brief introductions to some provinces in China that are currently attracting a large number of tourists. We wish you will have wonderful times when you have the opportunity to visit this place.