Document and Entity Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information  
Entity Registrant Name China Hydroelectric Corp
Entity Central Index Key 0001477156
Document Type 20-F
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 162,126,002
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY