River through town
The river runs straight down the middle of Kangding, with streets and bridges lining both banks and forming the spine of the entire map.
Minimalist map poster · China
Kangding Map Poster & Print
30.0022° N / 101.9569° E
A long, narrow town squeezed into a steep river gorge on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
- 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
Kangding 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 Kangding, 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
Kangding at home
The map
About this Kangding map poster
Kangding, known in Tibetan as Dartsedo, is the seat of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan. It sits at around 2,500 metres in a deep valley where mountain rivers meet, and the town has had little choice but to grow in one direction. It follows the water in a thin band of streets, hemmed in by steep slopes on either side.
For centuries this was a gateway between the Sichuan lowlands and the Tibetan highlands, a trading post on the routes that carried tea west into Tibet. The town is also known across China for the Kangding Love Song, a folk melody tied to Paoma Mountain, which rises directly above the streets.
A Kangding map poster captures that confined geography with unusual clarity: a river line down the centre, streets packed tightly beside it and large empty areas where the mountains stand. The result is an elegant, almost linear composition, and a fitting keepsake for travellers heading onward toward the plateau.
- Population
- 100,000
- Coordinates
- 30.0022° N / 101.9569° E
- Elevation
- 2826 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Kangding, China
Paoma Mountain
The slopes directly above the town appear as blank space broken by a few winding paths, a reminder of the mountain made famous by the Kangding Love Song.
Gorge-shaped layout
With little flat ground available, the town stretches along the valley instead of spreading outward. The result is a long, narrow footprint that fills a portrait frame naturally.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kangding
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 Kangding
A map that means something
Kangding is often a turning point on a journey, the last town before the high passes and grasslands of western Sichuan. A map of it marks that threshold, and the narrow valley makes a striking vertical print.
Add a title such as the town's Tibetan name, a date from your trip or a line of your own in the subtitle, and adjust the coordinates if you wish. Paper and Sand give the mountains a warm tone, while Noir and Blueprint turn the gorge into sharp line work. Classic black & white is always available.
Order the Kangding 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.
Kangding map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kangding 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 Kangding 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 Kangding 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 Kangding 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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