Map of China | Provinces, Cities & Location Guide

Map of China – Provinces, Cities & Location Guide

This page provides a map of China along with a clear overview of its provinces, major cities and geographic location in East Asia. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.

China is one of the world’s largest countries by land area and population, known for its diverse landscapes including mountains, deserts, rivers and major urban centres such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

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China is located in East Asia and is divided into provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. Major cities include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu.

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This map highlights China’s position in East Asia, including its borders, major regions and key population centres.

Where Is China Located?

China is located in East Asia and is bordered by multiple countries across Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

  • North: Mongolia and Russia
  • West: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
  • South: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam
  • East: East China Sea, Yellow Sea and Pacific Ocean

Provinces and Administrative Divisions

China is divided into several types of administrative regions.

  • Provinces: such as Guangdong, Sichuan, Zhejiang and Henan
  • Autonomous regions: including Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia
  • Municipalities: Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Tianjin
  • Special administrative regions: Hong Kong and Macau

A political map of China typically shows these divisions along with major cities and regional boundaries.

Major Regions of China

  • Eastern China: highly populated coastal regions
  • Central China: major agricultural and industrial areas
  • Western China: mountainous and plateau regions
  • Northeastern China: industrial and historical region
  • Southern China: subtropical and coastal regions

Major Cities in China

  • Beijing — capital city
  • Shanghai — largest city and financial centre
  • Guangzhou — major southern city
  • Shenzhen — technology and manufacturing hub
  • Chengdu — major city in western China
  • Chongqing — major inland municipality
  • Hangzhou — major eastern city

Key Geographic Features

  • Himalayas — mountain range in the southwest
  • Tibetan Plateau — high-altitude plateau region
  • Yangtze River — longest river in China
  • Yellow River — major historical river
  • Gobi Desert — desert region in the north
  • Eastern coastal plains — densely populated regions

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  • Where is China located?
    China is located in East Asia.
  • What is the capital of China?
    Beijing is the capital city.
  • How many provinces does China have?
    China has provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities and special administrative regions.

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