Various ways to say “Where is this place” in Chinese

The common expressions

This asks “Where is this?” and can be used when you are already at the location.

e.g.

我迷路了，这是哪里？ (Wǒ mílù le, zhè shì nǎlǐ?) I am lost, where is this place?

这是哪里，我们在哪里？ (Zhè shì nǎlǐ, wǒmen zài nǎlǐ?) Where is this place? Where are we?

这是哪儿，有什么好玩的？ (Zhè shì nǎr, yǒu shénme hǎo wán de?) Where is this place and what fun things are there to do here?

This is a straightforward way to ask “Where is this place?”

e.g.

请问，这个地方在哪儿？ (Qǐngwèn, zhège dìfāng zài nǎr?) Excuse me, where is this place?

你知道这个地方在哪里吗？ (Nǐ zhīdào zhège dìfāng zài nǎlǐ ma?) Do you know where this place is?

这个地方在哪里，我怎么去？ (Zhège dìfāng zài nǎlǐ, wǒ zěnme qù?) Where is this place and how do I get there?

This asks “Where is this place located?” with an emphasis on location.

e.g.

这张图片太美了，这是在什么地方？ (Zhè zhāng túpiàn tài měi le, zhè shì zài shénme dìfāng?) This picture is so beautiful, where is this place?

这个博物馆在什么地方？ (Zhège bówùguǎn zài shénme dìfāng?) Where is this museum located?

这个公园在什么地方？ (Zhège gōngyuán zài shénme dìfāng?) Where is this park located?

This politely asks “Where is this place?” often used when seeking help from someone.

e.g.

请问这里是什么地方，我应该往哪边走？ (Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ shì shénme dìfāng, wǒ yīnggāi wǎng nǎ biān zǒu?) Excuse me, where is this place and which way should I go?

请问这里是什么地方，离市中心远吗？ (Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ shì shénme dìfāng, lí shì zhōngxīn yuǎn ma?) Excuse me, where is this place, and is it far from downtown?

请问这里是什么地方，有什么好玩的？ (Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ shì shénme dìfāng, yǒu shénme hǎo wán de?) Excuse me, where is this place and what fun things are there to do here?