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Send a Parcel To China Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to China from £41.95 in 2 working days
     
  • Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 70kg per piece (max 10 pieces) when booking a courier collection
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service, you’ll need to print parcel labels and customs documents; weigh and measure your own packaging
     
  • Free boxes & envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,400 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services available when booking a collection online or by phone
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
     

China is a vast country in East Asia with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. With a civilisation dating back thousands of years, it has produced historic innovations like papermaking and the compass and has undergone rapid industrialisation and achieved many technological advancements. The landscape ranges from the deserts of Inner Mongolia to the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. China’s cultural legacy is evident in its many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the Mogao Caves.

DHL Express delivers to locations across China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. Whether you’re sending to a major business hub or a smaller town, we provide fast, secure, and reliable shipping. As a trusted leader in international logistics, we operate in over 220 countries and territories worldwide.

You can send a parcel to China with DHL Express in 2 working days. Our service is door-to-door, with parcels signed for where available. You can track your shipment online or via WhatsApp chat (calls are not supported), and you don’t need to open a DHL Express account. This makes the process quick and convenient.
 

How do I send a parcel to China?

There are 3 easy ways to send a parcel to China with DHL Express. Book online using our DHL Express (DHLitNow) service, call our Customer Service team to arrange your shipment, or drop your parcel off at a DHL Service Point near you. If dropping your parcel off in store works better for you, complete your parcel details online beforehand to save time in store. You can then pack your items using the free packaging provided in store, pay, and send. 

Make sure to check what you can and can't send, and read our guide to sending gifts. Follow our tips to avoid Customs delays.

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National Holidays 2025*
  • 1 January, Wednesday - New Year Holiday
  • 28 January to 3 February, Tuesday to Monday - Spring Festival
  • 4 April, Friday - Ching Ming Festival
  • 1 May to 2 May, Thursday to Friday - Labour Day Holiday
  • 31 May to 2 June, Saturday to Monday - Dragon Boat Festival
  • 1 October to 7 October, Wednesday to Tuesday - National Day Holiday
  • 6 October, Monday - Mid-Autumn Festival
 
* Public holidays in China may affect our estimated transit times.
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Flag of China: a red background with one large yellow star in the top left corner and four smaller yellow stars arranged in a semi-circle to the right of the large star.
Country facts
  • Despite spanning over 5,000 km, China only has one time zone, which means the sun rises and sets at significantly different times across the country.
  • Beijing, China’s capital, has served as the seat of power for centuries and houses the Forbidden City, a former imperial palace with around 9,000 rooms.
  • The Renminbi (RMB), also called the yuan, is China’s official currency and is used throughout the mainland under a centrally controlled system.
  • The Great Wall of China is the most extensive man-made structure, stretching over 5,500 miles and consisting of a series of fortifications.
  • China leads global exports, shipping electronics, machinery and textiles worldwide, with export value exceeding $3.5 trillion annually.
  • China is at the forefront of technological advancements, particularly in areas such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy, contributing to its rapid economic growth.
  • Tea is believed to have been discovered in China around 2,737 BCE by Emperor Shen Nong. Over centuries, tea has become an integral part of Chinese culture and has since evolved into various forms and traditions worldwide.
Flag of China: a red background with one large yellow star in the top left corner and four smaller yellow stars arranged in a semi-circle to the right of the large star.
Flag of China: a red background with one large yellow star in the top left corner and four smaller yellow stars arranged in a semi-circle to the right of the large star.

Parcel delivery to China with DHL

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