China Address Format
Chinese addresses are written from the largest unit to the smallest: postal code, province, city, district, then street name and number, then the recipient. On envelopes the 6-digit postal code is often placed in dedicated boxes at the top-left. Romanized mail from abroad is sometimes reversed (small-to-large) with the country name last.
Standard format
Local format (Chinese)
Postal code (邮政编码) rules
| Field name | Postal code (邮政编码) |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 100000 |
| Pattern | ^\d{6}$ |
| Rule | 6 digits; the first two identify the province-level region, the third the prefecture, the fourth the county/district, and the last two the delivery area. |
Fields used in China
| State / region | Yes — "Province" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes |
FAQ
What is the Postal code (邮政编码) format in China?
The format is NNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 100000. 6 digits; the first two identify the province-level region, the third the prefecture, the fourth the county/district, and the last two the delivery area.
How do you write an address in China?
China addresses are written from the largest unit to the smallest. Chinese addresses are written from the largest unit to the smallest: postal code, province, city, district, then street name and number, then the recipient. On envelopes the 6-digit postal code is often placed in dedicated boxes at the top-left. Romanized mail from abroad is sometimes reversed (small-to-large) with the country name last.
Does China use postal codes?
Yes. China uses the Postal code (邮政编码) in the format NNNNNN (example: 100000). 6 digits; the first two identify the province-level region, the third the prefecture, the fourth the county/district, and the last two the delivery area.
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Sources
- https://www.chinapost.com.cn
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf