This page covers IP addresses allocated to China (CN), including major ISPs, IP ranges, and what you should know about China IP addresses.
About China IP Addresses
China is known for the Great Firewall — Chinas national censorship system that blocks Google, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and thousands of other sites. Unauthorized VPN use is technically illegal though enforcement against individuals is inconsistent.
IP addresses in China are allocated through APNIC — the Regional Internet Registry for this region. Example IP range: 58.16.0.0/13. The country-code top-level domain is .cn.
Major ISPs in China
The primary Internet Service Providers (ISPs) serving China include: China Telecom (AS4134), China Unicom (AS4837), China Mobile (AS9808). You can look up the full technical details of any of these ISPs using our WHOIS lookup tool.
How to Check if an IP is from China
To verify whether an IP address belongs to China, use the ExamineIP IP lookup tool. It shows the country, ISP, city, and ASN for any IP address instantly. You can also look up multiple IPs at once using the Bulk IP Lookup tool.
VPN Laws in China
VPN use is restricted or illegal in China. Consult local legal advice before using a VPN in this country.
If you want to appear as if you are connecting from China, or if you want to hide your real location from China IP-based tracking, a VPN can help. PureVPN has servers in China and 77 other countries. IPVanish is another strong option.
IP Geolocation Accuracy for China
IP geolocation for China is generally accurate at the country level but less precise for city or region. ISPs register their IP blocks to their headquarters or major data centers, which may be in a different city than the actual user. Learn more: How accurate is IP location tracking?
Check Your Own IP
See your current IP address, country, ISP, and whether you appear to be in China: Check my IP address