What is Amap (Gaode Maps)?
Amap, known in Chinese as Gaode, is one of China's biggest map and navigation services, owned by Alibaba. It offers detailed maps, traffic, transit and route planning for mainland China. The interface is in Chinese.
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Amap (Gaode Maps)
Gaode Maps, a leading map and navigation service in China
- Coverage
- China
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Detailed maps of China
- Navigation and traffic
- Transit routes
The details
- Coverage
- China
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Amap
- Made by
- Amap (Alibaba) (company)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Phone app available
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Amap (Gaode Maps)
- Like other mainland China maps, it uses the GCJ-02 coordinate system.
Who it is for
Amap (Gaode Maps) is especially useful for travelers.
Questions about Amap (Gaode Maps)
Is Amap (Gaode Maps) free?
Yes. Amap (Gaode Maps) is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Amap (Gaode Maps)?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Amap (Gaode Maps) updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does Amap (Gaode Maps) get its data?
Amap.
Can I use Amap (Gaode Maps) on my phone?
Yes. There is a phone app (iPhone, Android), and the website also works in a browser.
What are some alternatives to Amap (Gaode Maps)?
Similar maps include Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Apple Maps and map.geo.admin.ch. See the full list of Amap (Gaode Maps) alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Amap (Gaode Maps). Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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