Miss China PR Wenxia Yu looked extremely gorgeous in a large blue colour gown as she was being crowned by reigning Miss World, Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela.
The 23-year-old Wen is a music student who says she wants to become a music teacher, Chinese media reported.
Wales' Sophie Moulds was the first runner-up, while Australia's Jessica Kahawaty was the second runner-up.
In keeping with the tradition, the Miss World flag was passed on to the next host country, the City of Bali in Indonesia.