Geographical features of China

China serves as a Center of attraction for tourists from all around the World. The major landmarks such as The Great Wall of China, the terracotta army, The Summer Palace, the Li River, the bund, West Lake Hangzhou, The Northern imperial tomb, the Leshan Giant Buddha, the Hong Kong skyline, etc are the best viewable places to visit which exhibit wonderful geographical features of China.  

Each year there is a flock of tourists. The National Forest Park of Zhangjiajie is also one of the highlights for nature travelers. 

Chinese territories have great physical diversity. There are hilly and mountainous terrains, rolling plateaus, sandy dunes, broad basins, and myriad landforms. There are many rivers in China and the Chinese have built grand canals to use their water resources for agro and hydro sectors. Further ahead detailed information about the geographical features of China is provided. 
 

Geographical regions of China 

Owning a map in China meant you had control over the territory it showed. Maps were used for political and military purposes, and they reveal how China viewed the rest of the world. This page provides an introduction to China's diverse range of natural and man-made features. 

In terms of subcultural or cultural (regional culture) regions, there are eight major geographical features. 

• The North China Plain: One of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization was the North China Plain. Because food and water were readily available everywhere, people lived in dispersed communities as opposed to nucleated settlements. At the foot of the Taihang Mountains, where there are mineral and water resources available year-round, are the earliest archaeological sites of "cities." 
• The Northeast: It is China's most important region for heavy industry. The region's natural resources of iron ore and coal have made it economically vital to the rest of China. Coal and iron mining are also central to the region's economy, and ginseng, soybeans, and timber are major products. 
• Loess Plateau: One of the tallest mountains in China's North China Plain is the Loess Plateau. Over 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) of wind-blown alluvium has accumulated. Traditional irrigation and farming techniques are useless due to the area's arid climate and the fact that loess does not retain water. 
• Northwest: Western Gansu, Xinjiang, Ningxia, and portions of Inner Mongolia are all considered to be in the Northwest. Large tracts of desert and wasteland, fertile oases, grassy plateaus, and tall mountain ranges are all included. In many areas, there is less than one person per square kilometer in both mountain pastureland and grassland. 
• The Yangzi Valley: The Yangtze, or Changjiang "long river," runs through the Yangzi Valley, also known as Lower Yangzi/South Central China; its tributaries and lakes are the centers of life and commerce. Summers tend to be hot, humid, and rainy along the river, while winters are brief but cold. Cities are driven by economies tied to water-borne transportation and commerce—not agriculture or food processing. 
• The Tibetan Plateaus:  It has an average elevation of 3962.4 meters (13,000 feet). The majority of the Tibetan plateau is situated in the Himalayas' rain shadow. Since at least the eighth century, monasteries have served as the hub of society. Animal husbandry and nomadism are traditional lifestyles. 
• Maritime South: The southern provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Guangxi are included in the Maritime South. It has a wide variety of languages, and some areas have sizable minority populations. Some academics would divide the area into a southern double-cropping rice area and a northern tea and rice area. 
• Southwest: The Southwest Uplands of Southeast Asia were initially ruled by the Chinese under the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1279 to 1368). Its history reflects both its rocky landscape and its closeness to current Southeast Asian states and peoples. The region contains grazing pasture as well as acreage for farming rice, winter wheat, tea, and beans. 

For detailed Information about the different geographical features of China visit  Asia Society
 

Best 10 cities to visit in China: 

Some of the best cities with wonderful geographical features in China are: 

• Beijing: It is the ancient and modern-day capital city of China. The Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Beijing Opera, the Kung Fu Show, and the Forbidden City are the major attractions here. 
• Xian: The Wild Goose Pagoda, a mosque, a terracotta army, and the Silk Road are the attractions here. 
• Lhasa: Gateway to ancient Tibet, which includes Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, and Sera Monastery. 
• Shanghai: The Bund, Disneyland Park, World Finance Center, Yu Garden, and Water Town are famous spots. 
• Hangzhou: West Lake, the national tea museum, and the water town are famous here. 
• Huangshan: Natural beauty and its ancient villages, mountain peaks, and tranquillity. 
• Suzhou: Known as a water town with a beautiful garden, the Grand Canal. 
• Hong Kong: Known for Victoria Harbor, and Disneyland. 
• Ningxia: Desert camping, the best Chinese wines, and hotels are famous here. 
• Chengdu: Known for giant black and white pandas and breeding Centers.