Sichuan Province Map Album

Author: Chengdu Map Publishing House
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Publishing Date: 2008-02-01
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 inevitably 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 to through concise text and high-quality, clear color illustrations, making it a practical resource. Sichuan is located in the southwestern region of China and lies on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Sichuan boasts a variety of natural and cultural landscapes, and has long been known as the "land of unparalleled mountains and waters in the world." 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 described as "paradise on earth," "a fairy-tale world," or "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 specialties, being the "hometown of famous Chinese wines," with its snacks and Sichuan cuisine, a part of China's four major culinary systems, known for its distinct individuality of "one dish, one style, and one hundred flavors."
Area: 480,000 square kilometers; Population: Approximately 85 million, with over 50 ethnic groups, including the Han, Yi, Tibetan, Qiang, and others.
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-Tibet 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 specialties of each city and prefecture. It includes three master maps: "Sichuan Administrative Divisions," "Sichuan Terrain," and "Sichuan Transportation and Tourism," each accompanied by textual descriptions. There are 21 city and prefecture maps, over 100 county (city/district) maps, 21 maps of the urban centers of cities and prefectures, introductions to major scenic spots, and general overviews of counties (cities/districts).
The "Sichuan Map" provides up-to-date information 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 travelers on business trips and holds significant practical value in promoting the economic development of our province.