What is Tianditu?
Tianditu (Map World) is the national geographic information service of China, run by the Ministry of Natural Resources. It provides official vector, imagery and terrain maps of China and the world.
Free
Tianditu
China's official national online map service
- Coverage
- China
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Official vector and imagery maps
- Terrain layer
- Provincial map portals
The details
- Coverage
- China
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- Ministry of Natural Resources of China
- Made by
- Ministry of Natural Resources (China) (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Tianditu
- Use it when you need China's official basemap and boundaries.
Who it is for
Tianditu is especially useful for researchers & analysts and urban planners.
Questions about Tianditu
Is Tianditu free?
Yes. Tianditu is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Tianditu?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Tianditu updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does Tianditu get its data?
Ministry of Natural Resources of China.
Can I use Tianditu on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Tianditu?
Similar maps include Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Apple Maps and map.geo.admin.ch. See the full list of Tianditu alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Tianditu. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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