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Does the elevation of china increases as you travel west?

The elevation of China generally increases as you travel from east to west.

This is because China is home to some of the highest mountain ranges in the world, including the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. The Himalayas, located in the western part of China, are the highest mountain range in the world, with Mount Everest being the highest peak at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters. On the other hand, the eastern part of China is relatively flat and coastal.

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