Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's China, West AdventureMap is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its durability and accurate information. This folded map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country.
The map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major highways, main roads, and tracks and trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions.
The front side of the China West map details the western region of the country, from its border with Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, to its border with India and Bhutan in the south. The autonomous region of Tibet is featured as well as the city of Urumqi. The reverse side of the map covers the area extending south of Mongolia and includes the cities of Baotao, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Xi'an, Yinchuan and Zhengzhou.
Every AdventureMap is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Each is two-sided and can be folded to a packable size of (4.25" x 9.25"); unfolded size is (26" x 38").
Key Features:
- Waterproof and tear-resistant
- Accurate topography/terrain with a clearly labeled road network
- Hundreds of points of interest, including the locations parks and nature reserves, protected lands, historical and cultural attractions
- Thousands of place names including towns and natural features; detailed place names index
- Important travel networks including airports, lighthouses, ferry routes and rail lines
- Updated regularly to ensure accuracy
Proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the National Geographic Society's vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs.
- Sheet Size = 25.50 x 37.75
- Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25
- Scale = 1:2,950,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapThe most populous country in the world and one of the cradles of civilization, China is a leading destination for global travelers. National Geographic's West China Adventure Map delivers unparalleled detail of the country, north and west of Changsha, Hunan Province. These central and western parts of China are some of the less populated, yet still very diverse. They include China's three largest regions, Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia; megacities Chongqing and Chengdu; and many natural and man-made wonders like the Himalayan Mountains, Jiuzhaigou Valley, the Terracotta Army and sections of the Great Wall.
Find your destination with the user-friendly index of cities and towns or look for pinpointed natural, cultural or historical areas of interest like national parks and preserves, Buddhist Temples, mosques, caves, spas, hot springs, waterfalls, botanical gardens and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Navigate the country using the mapped road network, showing motorways, major and secondary roads complete with distance markers. Get to hidden gems with other transportation aids like airports, harbors, railroads, trails and tracks. The map is the perfect complement to National Geographic's China Traveler's Guide or any other guidebook to the area. Adventurers seeking a map covering China in totality may prefer National Geographic's China Adventure Map.
Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.
- Map Scale = 1:2,950,000
- Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"
- Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.