By Lynn Cai
China is a country spanning over 9.6 million sq km (3.7 million square miles) , making it one of the largest countries by landmass. The country is geographically diverse, with biomes and climates ranging from hot, arid deserts to the cold boreal forests.
Due to the country’s vast land area, subdividing it into regions is no easy task. The country is generally divided into six regions, covering the north, south, east, and west. T…
Map of the week: Regional Divisions of China
July 27, 2026