Map Software For China

[+Ransom1]

Hi everybody,

I use a Garmin Legend with Mapsource Topo maps for geocaching. I will be heading to China in July on business and I would certainly like to hit some geocaches while I am there. I took my gps with me when I went to Europe last year and was disappointed to find that the basemaps were non-existent. While I have found that it would have been possible to purchase software for Europe, I have been unsuccessful in my search for software for China. I will be travelling to Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen and I would love to find something for any of those areas, whether topo or city maps (Metroguides). I would even appreciate if anyone had some waypoints of landmarks and such. Please e-mail me at rdphelp @yahoo.com (without the space before the @ so spammers don't pick it up in this message). Thanks much.

Ransom1

[+BalkanSabranje]

It seems unlikely (to me) that an authoritarian state like China would allow something like that.

But you could always try to ask Laogai (preferrably in the German speaking forum or via PM). He seems to be around every now and then.

 

BS/2

[+BigCarbonFootprint]

Ransom, I have been in China since Sept 04. I have been geocaching her as well. I have to say that most of the traditional caches iI have sought in Shanghai and Nanjing are very poorly maintained. There are two in Shanghai, Relaxing in Shanghai and Bamboo. I visited these caches twice and both times they had been muggled. I had reported these to the owners however the still go unrepaired. There are some very nice virtuals in the Shanghai area. As far as maps go, I use the latest mapsourcde 6.5 and have been able to find my way around. It has been helpful to use a city map of Shanghai that can be purchase anywhere in town. I compare my Mapsource with the city mao and have been able to create some workable guides. Also try this PDF map along with your Mapsource. "http://www.shanghaiguide.com/map/shanghai.pdf". Good luck and enjoy your stay. I am heading home after almost a year here.