A folding chair includes a chair frame. The frame includes left and right side stands, front and rear cross supporting rod assemblies, seat rods, backrest rods and left and right side upright poles. Each side stand includes a front leg that leans backward and a rear leg that is coupled to the front leg and supports the front leg. The front or rear cross supporting rod assembly includes two front cross supporting rods. The seat rods are connected to the front legs, rear legs and upright poles. The backrest rods are connected to the rear legs. The upright poles are movably connected to the front legs.