The Yalu border
The river winds between Hyesan and Changbai in China. It is narrow enough that both banks share the frame, which makes the border unusually legible on paper.
Minimalist map poster · North Korea
Hyesan Map Poster & Print
41.4017° N / 128.1778° E
A mountain city pressed into the Yalu valley, its streets following the river that separates it from China
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Hyesan in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Hyesan, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Hyesan at home
The map
About this Hyesan map poster
Hyesan is the capital of Ryanggang Province in the far north of North Korea. It lies on the Yalu River, directly across from the Chinese town of Changbai. The terrain is steep and forested, so the city could not spread into a regular grid. It follows the valley floor and the lower slopes instead, and its road pattern bends with the contours of the land.
From above, the Yalu is the organizing element. It traces a narrow, winding course between two countries. Built-up areas line both banks, and the hills climb sharply behind them. The region leads up toward the Paektu highlands, which gives the surrounding map a rugged, uneven texture of ridgelines and side valleys.
A Hyesan map poster shows a place that few people have seen in person, drawn purely from its geography. The river and the valley roads are enough to convey the setting: a long settlement fitted into a crease in the mountains, with a national border running down the middle of the water.
- Population
- 193,000
- Coordinates
- 41.4017° N / 128.1778° E
- Elevation
- 709 m
- Time zone
- Pyongyang
- Region
- Hyesan, North Korea
Valley-shaped streets
Roads run lengthwise along the valley floor and branch into side ravines. The result is an elongated city outline set by the terrain, not by planning.
Highland surroundings
Steep hills close in on every side and rise toward the Paektu plateau. Beyond the thin ribbon of settlement, the map is left spare and open.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hyesan
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Hyesan
A map that means something
This map suits readers of Korean history, collectors of unusual border towns, and anyone with a family connection to the northern provinces. It is a quiet way to hold a place on the wall that is otherwise difficult to reach.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The Paper and Sand styles soften the steep terrain into something calm and readable.
Order the Hyesan posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Hyesan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hyesan poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Hyesan poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Hyesan poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Hyesan poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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