The Yellow River
The river cuts across the full width of the poster from west to east, a pale curving band that organises the city into two long parallel halves with bridges stitched between them.
Minimalist map poster · China
Lanzhou Map Poster & Print
36.0570° N / 103.8399° E
A long, narrow city pressed into a Yellow River valley, stretched east to west between bare loess hills.
- 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
Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou, 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
Lanzhou at home
The map
About this Lanzhou map poster
Lanzhou is one of the most linear large cities in China. The Yellow River runs through it from west to east, and the city follows the valley floor on both banks, rarely more than a few kilometres wide. On a map the built-up area becomes a long ribbon of streets, squeezed between the river and the steep loess hills that rise on either side.
The river is crossed again and again along its length. The oldest of these crossings, the Zhongshan Bridge, was the first iron bridge over the Yellow River when it opened in 1909. Just north of it, Baita Mountain climbs above the water with its white pagoda, and to the south Wuquan Mountain closes off the old centre.
A Lanzhou map poster shows how firmly geography shaped the city. The capital of Gansu grew as a crossing point on the Silk Road, where routes toward the Hexi Corridor met the river, and the valley still dictates everything: the main avenues run parallel to the water, and side streets climb until the hills stop them.
- Population
- 4.4 million
- Coordinates
- 36.0570° N / 103.8399° E
- Elevation
- 1521 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Lanzhou, China
Zhongshan Bridge
Opened in 1909 as the first iron bridge on the Yellow River, it sits at the historic heart of the city, directly below Baita Mountain on the north bank.
Valley walls
Steep, eroded loess hills frame the city on both sides, so the street network ends in sharp edges and short switchbacks rather than fading slowly into suburbs.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lanzhou
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 Lanzhou
A map that means something
For anyone who has lived in Lanzhou, the shape is instantly recognisable: one river, one valley, one long city. It makes an unusually graphic poster, and a meaningful one for people from Gansu or for those who travelled the old Silk Road route west.
Personalise the title and subtitle, add a date that matters, and pick a style: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the $9 HD files as 300 DPI PNG and PDF, or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Lanzhou 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.
Lanzhou map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou 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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