The South China rabbit is slightly smaller than the grass rabbit and weighs about 1.5-2.5 kg. Body length is generally around 400 mm. The back of the body is usually reddish-brown or tan or even sandy yellow, and the upper lip and nose are lighter and slightly yellowish-white.

The hair on the forehead and head of the South China rabbit, the base is brown and gray, The middle part is dark brown, the upper part is brownish yellow, with short black hair tips, so the hair color is darker and slightly brownish black. Some South China rabbits have lighter hair on the top of their heads, slightly yellowish-white. The South China Rabbit has a longer black tip and a darker coat under the ear and ear base.