China, west = Western China = Chine, ouest = China occidental

Western China at 1:2,700,000 on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper, with both topographic and tourist information. The map, part of Reise Know-How's highly acclaimed "World Mapping Project", is double-sided, to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet. Place names of larger towns are shown both transliterated and in the Chinese script. All other names are in the Latin alphabet only. Within Tibet, many towns and settlements also have alternative local names.

Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with spot heights and names of mountain ranges, hills and deserts. Salt lakes, swamps, seasonal rivers and glacier are also shown. Detailed presentation of the road network includes minor roads and tracks. The map also shows the rail network and local airports. Administrative units are shown with their boundaries and names. National parks and other protected areas are highlighted. A wide range of symbols mark various places of inte