Tips

• Tap the up/down buttons to view the countdown for different years.
• The gaokao is usually held on June 7 and 8 each year.
• If the target year has already passed, it shows how many days ago it was.
• The youth strolling calmly through the rain rode off toward the horizon with dreams as horses.

About the Gaokao

The Gaokao, the National College Entrance Examination, is one of the most important academic exams in mainland China. Started in 1977, it is usually held on June 7-8 each year and shapes university admission for students, marking a pivotal moment in their lives.