Organization and principal activities (Liquidity) (Details)
¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
CNY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
CNY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2015
CNY (¥)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities ¥ 2,697,317 $ 412,800 ¥ 1,887,849 ¥ 198,538
Working Capital 780,100      
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments ¥ 5,000,000