China Map Overview

China, the world’s third-largest country, offers a diverse landscape ranging from bustling cities to serene countryside. To help you navigate this vast nation, we’ve compiled a comprehensive collection of maps, showcasing every region and city.

China is divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 Special Administrative Regions (SARs). These regions encompass everything from ancient landmarks like the Great Wall to modern metropolises like Shanghai and Beijing. Below is an overview map of China for quick reference.

Regional and City Maps Navigation

Find detailed maps of provinces, regions, and major cities in China. Click on any area to explore further:

Where is China?

China is located in East Asia and holds the title of the world’s most populous country. It shares borders with 14 nations, more than any other country in the world. To the north, it borders Russia and Mongolia; to the east are North Korea, the Yellow Sea, and the East China Sea; to the south lie Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar; and to the west, it is adjacent to India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Pakistan. To the southeast, the vital South China Sea is a key conduit for maritime navigation and international trade. On the world map, China’s vast territory stretches from its long eastern coastline to the rugged mountains and high plateaus in the west.

How Big is China?

China is the third largest country in the world, covering an area of approximately 9.6 million square kilometers. It is divided into 23 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities directly under the Central Government, and two Special Administrative Regions. Here is a breakdown of the area of each province, autonomous region, and municipality:

  • Anhui Province: 139,600 sq km

  • Beijing (Municipality): 16,410 sq km

  • Chongqing (Municipality): 82,400 sq km

  • Fujian Province: 121,400 sq km

  • Gansu Province: 453,700 sq km

  • Guangdong Province: 179,800 sq km

  • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: 237,600 sq km

  • Guizhou Province: 176,000 sq km

  • Hainan Province: 33,900 sq km

  • Hebei Province: 187,700 sq km

  • Heilongjiang Province: 454,800 sq km

  • Henan Province: 167,000 sq km

  • Hubei Province: 185,900 sq km

  • Hunan Province: 211,800 sq km

  • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region: 1,183,000 sq km

  • Jiangsu Province: 102,600 sq km

  • Jiangxi Province: 166,900 sq km

  • Jilin Province: 187,400 sq km

  • Liaoning Province: 145,900 sq km

  • Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region: 66,400 sq km

  • Qinghai Province: 721,200 sq km

  • Shaanxi Province: 205,800 sq km

  • Shandong Province: 157,100 sq km

  • Shanghai (Municipality): 6,340 sq km

  • Shanxi Province: 156,300 sq km

  • Sichuan Province: 485,000 sq km

  • Tianjin (Municipality): 11,760 sq km

  • Tibet Autonomous Region: 1,228,400 sq km

  • Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region: 1,660,400 sq km

  • Yunnan Province: 394,000 sq km

  • Zhejiang Province: 101,800 sq km

  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 1,104 sq km

  • Macau Special Administrative Region: 32 sq km