GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Kunlun Mountains
The Kunlun extend broadly east–west along the northern side of the Tibetan Plateau, south of the Tarim Basin. Their high ridges separate dry lowlands from elevated interior basins.
Fast Facts
- The Taklamakan lies mainly north of the range.
- The Tibetan Plateau lies south.
- Western headwater catchments supply rivers toward the Tarim basin.
Connected lessons
- Kunlun MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Pamir MountainsRelated places
- Tibetan PlateauRelated places
- Taklamakan DesertRelated places
- Tian ShanRelated places
- Altun ShanRelated places