XML 77 R5.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.7.0.1

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Class A Ordinary Shares |  |  |
Number of American depositary shares (ADSs) representing one Class A ordinary share | 10 | 10 | 10

X
- Definition The number of American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") that represents one Class A ordinary share. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | bidu_AmericanDepositorySharesToSharesRatio
Namespace Prefix: | bidu_
Data Type: | xbrli:pureItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=us-gaap_CommonClassAMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |