Other
Cnto: About China
In-depth, interactive look into many aspects of China. China's geography, history, population, and more are covered.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'ang Pai Mountains
This site from Britannica.com provides information on the Ch'ang-pai Mountains in China.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Where in China Is...?: The Story of China
Play this mapping game with your students to test their knowledge of China. Players start this game with 5000 miles and lose 500 miles for every incorrect answer. The challenge is to get to Shanghai before running out of miles.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China.org.cn: Plateaus
Extensive examination of the plateaus in China. Includes a look at how plateaus and rivers affect the geography of China.
The British Museum
The British Museum: China: Geography
Explore the geography of China and its landforms with an interactive map and game for students to play. Find out more about the importance of the Yellow River in an ancient Chinese myth.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: China: Provinces Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces in China.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: China
A great resource for facts about China. This site is organized into several sections including "Location & Geography," "Climate," "People," "Demographic/Vital Statistics," "Religions," "Languages," "Education," and "Modern History -...
Other
Chinese Portayers: The Yangtze
An interesting viewpoint of the Yangtze! This site presents the River as a point of art through centuries of Chinese culture.
Other
Yangtze River: The Three Gorges Dam
This is a good site for information on the Yangtze River, lists articles and other link sites.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: China
Provides an overview of the culture of China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Other
Ancient Mysteries: Gobi Desert Mysteries
This site details information about the mysteries of the Gobi Desert, an area actually comprised more of mountains than desert. This site has a map of the Gobi area, photos of the Gobi, as well as links to information about ancient...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Nan Mountains
This site, which is from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provides a description of the Nan Mountains.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Plateau of Tibet
This site from Britannica.com provides a description of the Plateau of Tibet.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: North China Plain
This Encyclopedia Britannica site provides information on the North China Plain.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Loess Plateu
This site from Britannica.com describes the Loess Plateau in China. Check out this great resource.
CNN
Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam
Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to China
Much of China, a country slightly larger than the continental United States, is hilly or mountainous. To its east lies the Pacific Ocean; to its south thick jungles. Mountains in the southwest connect in the west with the Himalayas,...
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Travel in China: The Plains
A very informative look at the Plains of China.
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PBS
Pbs Teachers: China's Three Gorges Dam [Pdf]
Investigate and report on one aspect of the Three Gorges Dam project to determine if the project will provide great opportunities for China or do more harm than good. Compare different interest groups' viewpoints about the project....
PBS
Pbs Teachers:china's Top Water Issues
Investigate some of the most pressing water-related issues in China with this interactive map. Discover various viewpoints on topics such as dam construction, river flooding, sewage treatment and industrial pollution.
Other
Regent China Tours: Yangtze River in a Glance
This travel site gives brief information and pictures about the Yangtze River, its surrounding areas, and things to do if you visit.
University of Washington
University of Washington: China's Geographic Endowment [Pdf]
This unit provides basic background on China's geographic endowment and raises the issue of Chinese ethnicity and the presence of minority groups in China.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Mount T'ai
This site from Britannica.com provides a brief description of Mount T'ai in China.