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China Address Format

How to write an address in China: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a China address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1北京市朝阳区示例路123号
  2. 2100020
  3. 3China

Postal code: Postal code

Correct example

北京市朝阳区示例路123号
100020
China

Chinese addresses go from province or municipality down to street and building number. Postal codes are six digits.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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