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Principal Related Parties (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Shanghai 51 Network Development Co. Ltd.
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group A VIE of 51.com invested by Giant Interactive
Yangxun Computer Technology
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group A VIE of MET invested by Giant Interactive
Prexton Investment Ltd.
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group Company with the same key senior executive of the Company
Shanghai Jiante Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group Company controlled by Mr. Shi Yuzhu
Beijing Huayi Giant Information Technology Co. Ltd.
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group Equity investee
Shanghai Juxian Network Technology Co.Ltd
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group Equity investee
Shanghai Juxi Network Technology Co Ltd
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group Equity investee
Union Sky Holding Group Limited
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Relationships with the Group Company's shareholder