Hillside estates
Public housing estates occupy terraced sites on the slope, and their large, distinct footprints give the map a blocky, stepped pattern unlike the flat grids of west Kowloon.
Minimalist map poster · Hong Kong
Lam Tin Map Poster & Print
22.3093° N / 114.2363° E
Housing estates stacked on a steep hillside in east Kowloon, above tunnel portals and the eastern edge of Victoria Harbour.
- 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
Lam Tin 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 Lam Tin, 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
Lam Tin at home
The map
About this Lam Tin map poster
Lam Tin occupies a hillside in the Kwun Tong District of east Kowloon, and its map is shaped above all by gradient. Large public housing estates sit on platforms cut into the slope, joined by roads that switch back and forth as they climb. The result is a plan of big, separate blocks rather than a street grid, each estate a small world of towers, podiums and walkways.
The district grew rapidly from the 1960s as a resettlement area and was later rebuilt with the high-rise estates that define it today. Its position makes it a transport hinge: the Eastern Harbour Crossing comes ashore nearby, the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel heads east through the hills, and the MTR Kwun Tong line has a station here.
Above the estates, the slopes of Devil's Peak and the hills toward Tseung Kwan O stay green and open, and below, the old waterfront village of Lei Yue Mun faces the narrow eastern entrance to the harbour. A Lam Tin map poster sets all of this in one frame: dense housing, open hills and a slice of water.
- Population
- 19,000
- Coordinates
- 22.3093° N / 114.2363° E
- Elevation
- 87 m
- Time zone
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Lam Tin, Hong Kong
Tunnel gateway
Approach roads to the Eastern Harbour Crossing and the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel loop around the district, drawing long curves between the housing blocks.
Lei Yue Mun channel
Just below Lam Tin the harbour narrows at Lei Yue Mun, where the coastlines of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island draw close together.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lam Tin
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 Lam Tin
A map that means something
Lam Tin is home to a large community, and many people who grew up in its estates now live elsewhere. A map of the hillside, with the harbour at its edge, holds a very specific memory of Hong Kong that a skyline photograph cannot.
Add an estate name, a family name or a year in the subtitle and adjust the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; Noir suits the density of the district well. Files come in six sizes for $9, or as a matte print.
Order the Lam Tin 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.
Lam Tin map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lam Tin 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 Lam Tin 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 Lam Tin 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 Lam Tin 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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