Chimonanthus nitens is a species of the genus Chimonanthus (wintersweets) and a member of the family Calycanthaceae.
Chimonanthus nitens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 m tall, with leaves 2–18 cm long and 1.5–8 cm broad, and white to yellow flowers that appear in winter and are only slightly scented if at all.
Chimonanthus nitens is native to central and southern China.