Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region, China - Maps Index, by China Report.com

The Xinjiang-Uyghur AR Maps Index gives acces to all Maps relevant to Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region of the Peoples Republic of China, and Area's of Specific Interest within that Region, as used and/or produced by ChinaReport.com. Maps include geographic maps, satellite image maps, historic and demographic Maps. Please use these Maps to find your way easily around the Province, Cities, Area's and many Monuments & Landmarks.

A Geographic overview Map of Gansu Province entire delineating provincial borders and parts of neighboring Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Region Province and Qinghai Province in the West, Inner Mongolia AR and Ningxia Province in the North, Shaanxi Province to the East and Sichuan Province in the South. Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & Landmarks of Gansu Province, the flow of the yellow river through Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu and Ningxia Provinces, BingLing Si, Maji Shan and Mogao Caves UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 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 the Cities and Main Monuments Other sites will be included in the Future.

A Schematic overview Map of Gansu Province entire delineating provincial borders and Main Landscape Features in Gansu and parts of neighboring Xinjiang AR and Qinghai Province in the West, Inner Mongolia AR and Ningxia Province in the North, Shaanxi Province to the East and Sichuan Province in the South. Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & Landmarks of Gansu Province, the flow of the Yellow River along the borders through Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu and Ningxia Provinces, BingLing Si, Mogao Caves and Maiji Shan UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Deserts, Mountains (with Height), major highways, provincial railroads and main railroad-stations, and waterways & rivers. This Map further provides links to on site photos and information on the Cities and Monuments.

A Satellite image Based Map of China and East-Asia, with a super-imposed schematic Map of the Location and Path of the Great Wall as constructed during the Reign of the Ming Dynasty.

Included for reference are Locations and Names of Passes on the Great Wall of China and their significance. Further Reports link to More Photos and History & Backgrounds of each Great Wall of China Site. Further depicted are City names, geographical features of landscape, rivers and more.

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 Xinjiang-Uyghur AR by Google.com.

The China Report introduced on Levels of its Online Publishing's in April of 2009, including Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Find Google Maps on nearly all Report & Photo Pages where appropriate and useful.

Adjacent Map gives direct access to Map Of Xinjiang AR Province by Google.

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.

See North China with Beijing and Tianjin Cities, Hebei Province, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Autonomous Region and the Republic of Mongolia at a glance and navigate the various chinese provinces and regions, capital cities of Mongolian Aimag (Provinces), rivers, lakes, landmarks and locations.

CLICK MAP AND LOCATIONS TO GO TO FULL IMAGE AND AVAILABLE INFORMATION !!

A Geographic overview Map of the entire Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Region and large parts of neighboring Nations of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, The Republic of Mongolia, as well as bordering Chinese Provinces and Territories of Inner-Mongolia AR, Gansu Province, Qinghai Province and Tibet Autonomous Region. This Map Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & landmarks of Xinjiang AR, the Taklamakan Desert in South-Central Xinjiang AR, major highways, provincial railroads, a variety of border passes in the Karakoram Mountain Range and the Tian Shan Mt. Range, plus main mountains, waterways, rivers and lakes of this large region.

A Schematic overview Map of the Entire Lenghth of the Karakoram Highway (KKH), known as the highest paved road in the World. Map Area depicted: Karakoram Highway in the Region between Kashgar in China and Islamabad and Peshawar in Pakistan.

Clearly depicted is the Path of the Karakoram Road through Taxkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Khunjerab Pass, Kunjerab River Valley, Bara Kun Lake, Hunza River Valley, Indus Valley, Khagan River Valley to its destination at Islamabad.

Main Items of interest - Main Mountain Peaks of the Area with Height, small towns, Tourist and Historic Locations and Landmarks, Main Rivers, current WAR ZONE of the Swat Valley and other dangers on this road, the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, Ethnic Regions and language Area's, Kashmir, FATA Federally administered Tribal Area's on the Pakistan-Aghanistan Border and more.

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

During the Time this Image was taken it was early spring; Mountains were snowcapped and a dust storm is blowing in the Central and Most Arid Regions of the Tarim River Basin.

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

This Satellite Image provides a clear overview of West Xinjiang, Taklamakan Desert, North Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and a large section of the (southern parts) Russian Federation.

Marked on the map for orientatation are the names of major National and Provincial Capitals, cities, several towns and villages, oceans, sea's, lakes and rivers, as well as mountains, national borders, and locations of interest.

Browse the map and follow the links to more information, maps and photos of each location.

A geographical and topographical overview Map of the Central Asian Nations of (South) Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Parts of North Iran, North Afghanistan, North Pakistan, North India (Jammu & Kashmir), and the region of Kashgar (Kashi) in West China's Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.

Map includes International Borders, national provinces and regions (where possible), main cities and roads, main lakes and waters, as well as the locations of Historic Sites, wildlife reserves, officially designated ethnic autonomous communities, main mountain peaks with heights and more coming soon !

Browse the Map, click and follow the links to additional information on each site and location. Click on selected highlighted Map sections for a more detailed map of that Region. Explore the connections in central asia as never before !

A geographical and topographical overview Map of the Westernmost parts of China (PRC): the vicinity of the of Kashgar in west Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region, as well as parts of the neighboring nations of Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kashmir in North Pakistan, North India (Jammu & Kashmir), and the nation of Kyrgyzstan.

A Schematic overview Map of Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Region entire and large parts of neighboring Nations of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Russia, The Republic of Mongolia, as well as Chinese Provinces and Territories of Inner-Mongolia AR, Gansu Province, Qinghai Province and Tibet Autonomous Region.

This Map Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), Main Monuments & landmarks of Xinjiang AR, the Taklamakan Desert in South-Central Xinjiang AR, major highways, provincial railroads, a variety of border passes in the Karakoram Mountain Range and the Tian Shan Mt. Range, plus main waterways, rivers and lakes of this large region.

A Satellite Image overview Map of Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Region entire and parts of neighboring Nations of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, The Tuva-, Khakassia- and Buryatia Republic of the Russian Federation, The Republic of Mongolia, as well as Chinese Provinces and Territories of Gansu Province, Qinghai Province and Tibet Autonomous Region.

This Map Includes Cities and Towns (shown by size), the Irtush River Valley, the Dzungarian Basin of Xinjiang AR, the Taklamakan Desert in South-Central Xinjiang AR, a variety of border passes in the Karakoram Mountain Range and the Tian Shan Mt. Range, plus main waterways, rivers and lakes of this large region.

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 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 simple schematic map overview Map of Afghanistan, delineating borders with adjoining Nations of Central Asia and depicting the rough locations of all cities within Afghanistan.

Map includes names of all Provincial Capital cities of Afghanistan and Provinces, relief of terrain.

Browse the map, navigate cities and click through for more information by location.

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.