Map of Sichuan Province

Author: Chengdu Map Publishing House
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: With the development of the social economy and the continuous improvement of people's cultural and living standards, maps, as information carriers of the human geographical environment, will become increasingly familiar and utilized by people. This map introduces the general situation and related tourism knowledge of cities and autonomous prefectures in Sichuan Province through concise text and high-quality, clear color illustrations, offering practical value. Sichuan is located in southwestern China and situated on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The province boasts a variety of natural and cultural landscapes, earning it the reputation of being "the land of the world's finest mountains and waters." Many of its landscapes are unique or rare in China and even the world. The famous Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Temple are renowned for their breathtaking scenery, often compared to "paradise on earth," "a fairy-tale world," and "a celestial pool in the sky," and have been listed as a World Natural Heritage site. Leshan, Dujiangyan, and the Wuhou Shrine are representative examples of Sichuan's cultural landmarks. Sichuan is rich in famous local products, being known as the "hometown of famous Chinese wines." Sichuan cuisine is one of China's four major culinary systems, renowned for its distinctive characteristics of "each dish having its own style and each dish offering a unique flavor."
Area: 481,000 square kilometers; Population: approximately 85 million, including over 50 ethnic groups such as the Han, Yi, Tibetan, and Qiang.
Location: Situated in the southwestern hinterland of China, it occupies most of the Sichuan Basin. This beautiful and magical basin is controlled by the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau to the west, faces the Yangtze River Three Gorges to the east, is guarded by the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the south, and is shielded by the Qinling and Bashan Mountains to the north.
This map is designed with cities and prefectures as units, focusing on reflecting the administrative divisions, terrain, and content such as residential areas, water systems, transportation, population, area, scenic spots, and major local products of each city and prefecture. The map includes three master maps titled "Sichuan Administrative Divisions," "Sichuan Terrain," and "Sichuan Transportation and Tourism," along with their textual introductions. It also features 21 city and prefecture maps, over 100 county (city/district) maps, 21 city and prefecture seat urban maps, introductions to major scenic spots, and general situations of counties (cities/districts).
The "Sichuan Map" provides up-to-date materials for readers to use in study, work, and daily life. It is also a valuable reference for administrative, planning, and research departments. It is particularly useful for business travelers and holds significant practical value in promoting the economic development of the province.