China Tibet Location Maps

Most tourists may only know there is a magical place in China, they have no idea where Tibet locates in the map. They want to figure out the location when they are planning their Tibet tour. So, the following content will show you where Tibet is on the map of China and the world.

Tibet, the second largest Chinese administrative division behind Xinjing, enjoys a total area of 1.22 million square kilometers. It is well known as "the roof of the world" due to its average altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level. Because of its unique geographic location, Tibet has so much to offer to tourists with its breathtaking and mysterious scenery. Having a Tibet tour has been the ultimate goal of most adventurous tourists.

China Tibet Location Map and Surrounding Provinces in China

Map of Tibet and Surrounding Areas in China

Tibet is surrounded by four provinces in mainland China: Xinjing to the north, Qinghai to the northeast, Sichuan to the east, and Yunnan to the southeast. These four provinces are also the most popular tourist destinations in China that attract so many visitors daily.

Sichuan is the best gateway to Tibet. Sichuan-Tibet Railway will take tourists to enter Tibet from Chendgu every other day with only 36.3 hours. And there are also Highway G318 leading tourists to have an overland trip to Tibet. Flights from Chengdu to Lhasa are available daily. Tourists can also find a great overland route from Yunnan to Tibet. Speaking of Qinghai, Xining is the starting point of Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Xinjiang provide one flight to Lhasa with a stopover in Xining. Besides, there is also an overland route connecting Xinjiang and Tibet, covering more than 2,700km.

Map of Tibet and Surrounding Countries

Located in the southwest of China, Tibet borders with Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, and India. The border line lasts more than 4,000 kilometers, which makes it the important gateway to China's southwest border area.

China Tibet Location Map and Surrounding Countries & Areas in Asia

Map of Tibet in Asia

From the map of Asia, Tibet sits in the heart of this continent, right between India and China. It boasts an area larger than most countries in Asia. That's why this land can foster many unique culture and picturesque scenery that attract so many tourists to visit.

Map of Tibet in the world

Tibet locates between 26 degrees and 37 degrees north latitude and 78 degrees and 99 degrees east longitude. Even if seeing from the map of the world, it can be spotted easily with its large area. It has the highest mountain in this world - Mount Everest at 8,848m, as well as other 10 peaks over 8,000m. So, if you are planing to visit China, don't miss the chance to have a Tibet tour.

China Tibet Location in the World