River confluence
The Nam Thi meets the Red River beside the city centre, a clear fork of water that anchors the map and marks the border with China.
Minimalist map poster · Vietnam
Lào Cai Map Poster & Print
22.4856° N / 103.9707° E
A border city at the meeting of the Red River and the Nam Thi, facing China across the water
- 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
Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai, 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
Lào Cai at home
The map
About this Lào Cai map poster
Lào Cai sits in the far north of Vietnam where the Nam Thi River joins the Red River, which forms the border with China at this point. The Chinese town of Hekou lies directly across the water, and on the map the two settlements face each other across the river channels, linked by bridges.
The city is the gateway to the mountains of the northwest, including the town of Sa Pa, and the railway from Hanoi ends here close to the border. As a result, Lào Cai combines the role of a trading border town with that of a transport hub for travellers heading into the highlands.
A Lào Cai map poster shows a city stretched along its rivers: streets packed along the banks, newer districts extending south along the valley, and steep ground pressing in from both sides. The water and the border give the composition a strong and unusual structure.
- Population
- 131,000
- Coordinates
- 22.4856° N / 103.9707° E
- Elevation
- 86 m
- Time zone
- Bangkok
- Region
- Lào Cai, Vietnam
Border bridges
Bridges cross the rivers between Lào Cai and Hekou, short but significant lines that connect the two countries on the poster.
Valley expansion
Newer districts run south along the Red River valley, forming a long, narrow band of streets hemmed in by hills.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lào Cai
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 Lào Cai
A map that means something
Lào Cai is a place of arrivals and departures, the last stop on the railway and the start of the mountain roads. A map of the city makes a fitting reminder of a journey or of home in the north.
Add your own title, a subtitle such as a travel date, and edit the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Lào Cai 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.
Lào Cai map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai 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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