Countries that border China
China shares land borders with 16 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
China's neighbouring countries
Afghanistan
Bhutan
Hong Kong
India
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Macau
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
Pakistan
Russia
Tajikistan
Vietnam
Key facts about China
- CapitalBeijing
- RegionEastern Asia
- Land borders16
- Area9,706,961 km²
- Population1,408,280,000
- ISO codeCN
Learning China on the map
Knowing which countries border China is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place China and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border China?
China borders 16 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
Which countries share a border with China?
The countries bordering China are: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.