Tibet Autonomous Region (Xizang), China - Maps Index, by China Report.com

A Satellite Image Map of the Entire Gobi Desert Region and the realtive position of the City Datong in it. Map overviews North-West Xianjiang Autonomous Region, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia and North and North-Eastern China giving a Full Overview of the Gobi Deserts. Clearly visible details of geographical features such as mountain ranges, rivers, valleys and lakes, national borders, name and location details of Cities and Villages (clearly visible).

Mouse over Image to Reveal more information and follow the flow and path of the yellow river from Xining in Qinghai Province to the Bohai Sea. Details of old / former Yellow River flow (south of new) and new trajectory to the Bohai Sea.

The Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治區) Maps Index gives acces to all Maps relevant to Tibet AR + Qinghai, larger Tibet (Nation of Tibet) & Area's of Specific Interest within that Region, as used and/or produced by ChinaReport.com. Please use these Maps to find your way easily around the Region, Cities, Area's and many Monuments & Landmarks.

A Satellite Image Map of the entire Taklamakan Desert and the Tarim River Basin in Xinjiang-Autonomous Region of Western China.

Map gives explanation and backgrounds to Local Geography, the Flow of the Tarim River from the Pamir Mountains in the West to Lop Nur (Dry) in the East, ancient Oasis Cities of the Tarim Basin and Taklamakan Desert, the North and South Routes of the Silk Road in this Area, Past and Current Climate and Historic Backgrounds.

A Satellite Image based Map of Gansu Province entire and neighboring provinces clearly depicting the natural terrain features that shaped the Province of Gansu in History. Browse around the Image to the outlines of the Gobi & Tengger Deserts, view the Qinghai Plateaux extending from the West providing borders with Gansu Province and Sichuan Province. Central Gansu Province around the Capital of Lanzhou is formed by the Loess Plateaux and the flow valley of the Yellow River (Huang He). Otherwise distinct areas are the Throat of China, Hexi Corridor extending to the North-West and the Ningxia Yellow River Valley, a separate autonomous region and green patch in the North-East.

A Full and complete Map of China (PRC) identifying all Language Areas big and small in all Provinces and Autonomous Regions of China.

Map includes Turkic Languages (Uygur, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Salar & Uzbek), Mongolian Language and Sub-Divisions (Mongol, Tu, Daur and Dongxian), Tungusic Peoples (Oroqen, Evenki and Xibe) and Languages, Korean, Tajik (Tadzhik), Mon-Khmer (Kawa + Puman (or Pulang)), Hui, Uygur (Uighur), Tibeto-Bhurman Languages, Tai and Miao, Yao and She' Language Area's and Borders. Main Area's and sub-divisions of Han Languages (Northern Mandarin, Eastern Mandarin, South-Western Mandarin and Cantonese) further included. This color-coded ethno-linguistic Map (of 1967 AD) identifies at a glance most ethnic minority regions in China.

A Full Google Earth Supported Map of the PRC, Tibet & Tibet Autonomous Region by AsiaReport.com.

AsiaReport.com MasterMap of Asia Entire:

Browse the Peoples Republic of China, Mongolia, the Koreas and all National Capitals in Asia. Browse your location(s), click the Map Pins for Brief Information and Link Options. Link through to additional Online Chapter of location as well as additional Map info, photos and backgrounds.

Master Map of Asia includes all National Capitals in Asia, Provincial Capitals in The Peoples Republic of China, Rivers, Lakes and Waterways in The Peoples Republic of China, Provincial Capitals of Mongolia, Provincial Capitals and Cities in North Korea and South Korea.

-Map Edited nearly every day of every year! -

A Full Schematic Map of the entire flow path of the Yellow River. Map overviews Qinghai Province, Parts of Sichuan Province, Gansu Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, parts of the Republic of Mongolia, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shaanxi Province, Shanxi Province, Henan Province and finally Shandong Province, giving a Full Overview of the length of the Yellow River. Clearly visible details of geographical features such as mountain ranges, rivers, valleys and lakes. The Map includes main cities along the River, popular and famous scenic spots, the dams and water reservoirs on the Huang He and other relevant informations.

Click the links to find more information on each individual location !

Map showing the 7 Military Commands or Military Districts in defense of The Peoples Republic of China.

Originally thirteen military regions were established in the 1950's, but the number was reduced to eleven in the late 1960's. The resulting eleven military regions - Shenyang, Beijing, Lanzhou, Xinjiang, Jinan, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou (including Hainan Island), Wuhan, Chengdu, and Kunming - were reduced to seven in the period 1985 - 88 AD. Currently, the active military districts include Lanzhou- including the former Urumqi MR, part of the Himalayan Mountains in North-West Tibet and Aksai Chin, Chengdu Military Region including the former Kunming MR, Nanjing, which includes the former Fuzhou MR, Beijing, and Shenyang. Finally Guangzhou and Jinan Military Regions both appear to include parts of the former Wuhan MR.

The military regions are further divided into military districts, usually contiguous with provinces, and military sub-districts.

A Geographic overview of Western China's Qinghai Province entire, delineating Provincial Borders and parts of neighboring Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Region, Gansu Province, Sichuan Province and Tibet (Xizhang) Autonomous Region. Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & landmarks, the flow of the yellow river in Qinghai Province, surrounding Bayan Har Mountain area's (TengGer), locations of Ethnic Minority Enclaves in Qinghai Province, Main Mountains (with Height), major highways, provincial railroads and main railroad-stations and main waterways & rivers. This Map further provides links to on site photos and information on Cities, Monuments and main transportation hubs of the wider Region.

A schematic overview of Western China's Qinghai Province entire, delineating Provincial Borders and parts of neighboring Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Region, Gansu Province, Sichuan Province and Tibet (Xizhang) Autonomous Region. Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & landmarks, the flow of the yellow river in Qinghai Province, surrounding Bayan Har Mountain area's (TengGer), locations of Ethnic Minority Enclaves in Qinghai Province, Main Mountains (with Height), major highways, provincial railroads and main railroad-stations and main waterways & rivers. This Map further provides links to on site photos and information on Cities, Monuments and main transportation hubs of the wider Region.

A Schematic Map of Historical Tibet, today Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province and a part of Sichuan province.

Included for reference are current Internationa Borders, provincial borders, locations and names of main cities and towns, main rivers and lakes, mountains, important Tibetan-Buddhist Monasteries and other places of significance.

Further Reports link to More Photos and History & Backgrounds of each City, Town or Ethnic Community of Yugur, Dongxiang Tibetan, Lhoba, Kazakh, Mongol or others where available.

Today Tibet only exists as Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Tourist visits require an aditional visa !

This geographical Map gives a clear overview of Tibet Autonomous Region of China and immediate surroundings. including neighboring area's of Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region in the North-West, Qinghai Province in the East. Due to the South and South-West lies Sichuan Province and in the extreme South-West Yunnan Province. Surrounding Nations are many, small and large. These are Myanmar, Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

Map Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & landmarks of Tibet AR, main mountains (with Height), major highways, provincial railroads and main railroad-stations and main waterways & rivers.

A Satellite Image overview Map of the entire Tibetan Plateaux including parts of bordering regions of Xinjiang-Uyghur AR, Gansu Province, Ningxia Hui AR, Inner-Mongolia AR, Sichuan Province, and Yunnan Province. Surrounding nations and Territories are: Myanmar (Burma), Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Kashmir and Pakistan.

This Map clearly defines Provinces and Regions, main mountain ranges, main rivers & lakes of the region, locations of main cities and landmarks.

A geographic overview Map of Tibet, the Tibetan Plateaux and relevant adjoining regions and territories. Map includes a large part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (PRC), Kashmir, North-West Pakistan, Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the culturally associated region of Myanmar (Burma). A small part of Yunnan Province of China is also depicted.

This Map clearly defines disputed borders and territories, Nations (except for Tibet), Provinces and Regions, as well as geographical features such as main mountain ranges, main rivers & lakes of the region, basins and plains, plus the locations and names of main cities, towns, monuments and landmarks.

Browse the Map and follow the Links where available to access more maps, information and photos on each location and landmark.

A Satellite Image based overview Map of India entire, including a large part of North-West Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Parts of Yunnan Province of China and Myanmar (Burma) are also visible. This Map clearly defines Nations, Provinces and Regions, as well as geographical features such as main mountain ranges, famous mountain peaks with heights, main rivers & lakes of the region, basins and plains, plus the locations and names of main cities, towns, monuments and landmarks.

Browse the Map and follow the Links where available to access more maps, information and photos on each location and landmark.

A General Geographic Overview Map of the Nation of Tibet and all Tibetan Area's.

Map information = Under Editing.

Project started: 25 May 2015.

Map Crowd Sourced via the AsiaReport Crowd sourced Tibet Map Project.

For more information on the Map Project, visit: Tibet Travel Community on Facebook and/or click through to find Map Project Planning, instructions & information on how to join (in) !

A Google generated Map of the Tibetan Plateaux by Harvard University.

Available (layered) Map information includes (layers): Tibetan Townships, Major Buddhist Monasteries, Minor Monasteries, Nature Reserves in the Peoples Republic of China, Geographic Data on Cities and Towns in Tibet Autonomous Region in 2008, China Roads and Highways in 2008.

This Schematic Geographic relief Map gives a full overview of the so called Western Section of the border regions between India and China (P.R.C.), more speciffically the regions included in this map range between the Pakistan occupied parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the west, the South Rim of the Taklamakan Desert (Kashgar and Hotan City Prefectures) and the Kunlun Mountain Range in the north, Ngari Prefecture in T.A.R. of the Chinese occupied Tibet and western parts of Nepal in the west and the Indian National Capital of (New) Delhi in the south.

Included parts, territories and regions are; southernmost parts of the Karakoram Mountain Range, Indus River Valley in both Pakistan controlled and India controlled Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Region, Aksay Chin disputed region since 1962 controlled by China (P.R.C.), Kunlun Mountain Range, Parts of the Altyn Tagh Mountains, parts of Ngari Prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region, China (P.R.C.)., parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Capital Territory in India.

Rivers depicted on this map include: Indus River (in Tibet, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir). Today, Chip Chap, Shyok, Spiti, Chandra River, Sutlej River, Yamuna River, Alaknanda, Ganges, Sangge Sangbo River (Chinese: Shiquan He), Gar Zangbo, Xiangquan He and Karnali River in Nepal. Various of the western Tibetan Lakes are also depicted inside the sparsely inhabited but heavily militarized Ngari Prefecture.

Browse the Map and link through for more information by location where available.