Embark on a journey through the top 10 largest cities in China. From the bustling streets of Shanghai to the historic lanes of Beijing, uncover the heart of China’s urban magnificence and cultural diversity.
In Chinese the actual urban area (the city in the strict sense), is called “市区” (shìqū). It’s usually wider than the mere administrative area and includes the suburban regions.
Always according to the source, since 2000 Chinese cities have expanded at an average rate of 10% annually. This is unprecedented in human history. Moreover by 2025, the country will be home to 221 cities with over a million inhabitants. Wow, that sounds a bit alarming !
Let’s have a look at China’s top 10 largest cities! (updated 2024)
10 – Harbin
Population: 5,242,897 million
9 – Suzhou
Population: 5,892,892 million
8 – Chongqing
Population: 9,580,819 million
7 – Wuhan
Population: 10,494,879 million
6 – Tianjin
Population: 11,052,404 million
5 – Chengdu
Population: 13,568,357 million
4 – Guangzhou
Population: 16,096,724 million
3 – Shenzhen
Population: 17,444,609 million
2 – Beijing
Population: 18,960,744 million
1 – Shanghai
Population: 21,909,814 million
