Public toilets in China

Across 1 city in China, 379 toilets are listed, 379 of them free.

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Looking for a toilet in China rarely costs anything: 100 per cent of the 379 listed toilets are free. Only 0 charge. That is the comfortable case — you can set off without hunting for coins.

So far only Shanghai is covered for China, with 379 toilets. That does not mean there are none elsewhere — it means nobody has added them yet. The map grows with the people who use it.

Step-free access and changing tables

Only 12 per cent of entries in China are recorded as step-free. That does not necessarily mean there are none — often the detail is simply missing. A baby changing table is noted on 13 entries (3 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for China come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in China?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 379 toilets in China, across 1 city. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in China free?

100 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 379 out of 379.

Which city in China has the most?

Shanghai, with 379 listed toilets.

Does the app work in China without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.