24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
¥997
per gram
Live gold rates for China by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
Track China gold rate today with 24K, 22K, and 18K prices in CNY. The current benchmark is ¥997 per gram and ¥31,000 per troy ounce, with city references for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Hangzhou. Use this page as your China benchmark before local dealer premium and final jewelry billing adjustments.
¥996.66
Yesterday: ¥1,001.20
Down ¥4.543 (-0.45%)
¥31,000
Local reference update:
Enter quantity, weight unit, and purity to estimate current value.
Estimated Value
¥913.61
¥913.61 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
If you are searching for gold rate in China today, this page provides 24K, 22K and 18K references in CNY with gram and troy-ounce focus, Shanghai benchmark context, and city-level spread checks.
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
¥997
per gram
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
¥914
per gram
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
¥872
per gram
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
¥747
per gram
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | ¥996.66 | ¥1,001.20 | ¥4.543 (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | ¥9,966.60 | ¥10,012.03 | ¥45.43 (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | ¥11,624.85 | ¥11,677.84 | ¥52.9887 (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | ¥30,999.59 | ¥31,140.90 | ¥141.30 (-0.45%) |
Trend view for China, China. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in China.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026年5月17日 | ¥747.50 | ¥913.61 | ¥996.66 | -0.45% |
| 2026年5月15日 | ¥750.90 | ¥917.77 | ¥1,001.20 | -2.48% |
| 2026年5月14日 | ¥770.03 | ¥941.15 | ¥1,026.71 | -0.42% |
| 2026年5月13日 | ¥773.26 | ¥945.09 | ¥1,031.01 | +0.43% |
| 2026年5月12日 | ¥769.95 | ¥941.05 | ¥1,026.60 | -0.87% |
| 2026年5月11日 | ¥776.71 | ¥949.31 | ¥1,035.62 | -0.04% |
| 2026年5月08日 | ¥776.99 | ¥949.66 | ¥1,035.99 | +0.44% |
| 2026年5月07日 | ¥773.60 | ¥945.51 | ¥1,031.47 | +0.38% |
| 2026年5月06日 | ¥770.65 | ¥941.91 | ¥1,027.54 | +2.77% |
| 2026年5月05日 | ¥749.90 | ¥916.54 | ¥999.86 | +0.80% |
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in China compares with recent market movement (2026年4月15日 to 2026年5月17日).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026年5月17日 | ¥747.50 | ¥913.61 | ¥996.66 | -0.45% |
| 2026年5月15日 | ¥750.90 | ¥917.77 | ¥1,001.20 | -2.48% |
| 2026年5月14日 | ¥770.03 | ¥941.15 | ¥1,026.71 | -0.42% |
| 2026年5月13日 | ¥773.26 | ¥945.09 | ¥1,031.01 | +0.43% |
| 2026年5月12日 | ¥769.95 | ¥941.05 | ¥1,026.60 | -0.87% |
| 2026年5月11日 | ¥776.71 | ¥949.31 | ¥1,035.62 | -0.04% |
| 2026年5月08日 | ¥776.99 | ¥949.66 | ¥1,035.99 | +0.44% |
| 2026年5月07日 | ¥773.60 | ¥945.51 | ¥1,031.47 | +0.38% |
| 2026年5月06日 | ¥770.65 | ¥941.91 | ¥1,027.54 | +2.77% |
| 2026年5月05日 | ¥749.90 | ¥916.54 | ¥999.86 | +0.80% |
| 2026年5月04日 | ¥743.92 | ¥909.24 | ¥991.90 | -2.38% |
| 2026年5月01日 | ¥762.10 | ¥931.45 | ¥1,016.13 | +0.33% |
| 2026年4月30日 | ¥759.59 | ¥928.39 | ¥1,012.79 | +1.53% |
| 2026年4月29日 | ¥748.15 | ¥914.41 | ¥997.54 | -1.01% |
| 2026年4月28日 | ¥755.77 | ¥923.72 | ¥1,007.70 | -1.79% |
| 2026年4月27日 | ¥769.58 | ¥940.60 | ¥1,026.11 | -0.99% |
| 2026年4月24日 | ¥777.30 | ¥950.04 | ¥1,036.41 | +0.37% |
| 2026年4月23日 | ¥774.47 | ¥946.58 | ¥1,032.63 | -0.58% |
| 2026年4月22日 | ¥778.98 | ¥952.09 | ¥1,038.64 | +0.73% |
| 2026年4月21日 | ¥773.37 | ¥945.23 | ¥1,031.16 | -2.25% |
| 2026年4月20日 | ¥791.18 | ¥967.00 | ¥1,054.91 | -1.05% |
| 2026年4月17日 | ¥799.58 | ¥977.26 | ¥1,066.10 | +1.51% |
| 2026年4月16日 | ¥787.69 | ¥962.73 | ¥1,050.25 | -0.30% |
| 2026年4月15日 | ¥790.09 | ¥965.67 | ¥1,053.46 | 0.00% |
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
China is one of the world's largest physical-gold markets by consumer demand and domestic production. Local benchmarks are closely linked to Shanghai gold-market infrastructure, with international XAU spot converted into CNY and then adjusted by city-level dealer spread.
Current benchmark is ¥996.66 per gram and ¥30,999.59 per troy ounce, aligned with international spot and live USD/CNY conversion.
| Gold Type | Typical Billing Layer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange-linked investment gold | Channel-dependent | Institutional and exchange-delivery channels can follow separate treatment from retail jewelry invoices |
| Retail jewelry | Retail VAT + labor | Final checkout usually includes craftsmanship/making charges and dealer margin |
| Branded 24K products | Premium over benchmark | Brand and design premium can materially widen final price versus pure spot reference |
| Hallmark | Purity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Au9999 | 24K (99.99%) | Investment-style bars and high-purity products |
| Au999 | 24K (99.9%) | Common pure-gold retail and gifting products |
| Au916 | 22K (91.6%) | Traditional jewelry demand |
| Au750 | 18K (75.0%) | Mainstream fashion and branded jewelry |
| Coin | Weight | Indicative Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Panda | 30g | ¥31,095.80 |
| Gold Panda | 15g | ¥15,772.15 |
| Gold Panda | 8g | ¥8,531.41 |
Indicative values are spot-linked estimates; final dealer prices can differ by year, availability, and premium.
The Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), launched in 2002, is the core domestic infrastructure for benchmark-style physical gold pricing in RMB. City retail markets usually reference Shanghai-led flow and then add local spread.
Retail demand often rises around Lunar New Year and wedding seasons, especially in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Branded jewelry premium can move faster than spot during high-demand windows.
FX context: 1 USD = 6.8263 CNY.
Gold prices in China are driven by global XAU/USD movement converted into CNY, plus local benchmark behavior through Shanghai gold-market infrastructure. USD/CNY exchange-rate shifts, domestic demand cycles, and city-level dealer spread all influence final retail pricing in major Chinese cities.
International spot gold is the first driver of China pricing and is transmitted quickly during Asian-market hours.
CNY movement can lift or compress local gold rates even when dollar-denominated spot looks stable.
Shanghai gold-market infrastructure is central to domestic benchmark discovery before city-level dealer spread is added.
Central-bank reserve behavior is closely watched by traders and can influence medium-term gold sentiment.
Lunar New Year and wedding demand can increase retail turnover and raise brand premium above base metal value.
Shanghai and Beijing often show tighter spread than lower-volume regional markets where retail premiums can be wider.
Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.