Planned block grid
Minning's broad, evenly spaced avenues divide the town into repeating rectangular blocks. From above, the pattern is one of the most orderly among the region's towns.
Minimalist map poster · China
Minning Map Poster & Print
38.2487° N / 105.9707° E
A planned resettlement town laid out in orderly blocks on the flat plain of the Yellow River below the Helan Mountains.
- 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
Minning 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 Minning, 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
Minning at home
The map
About this Minning map poster
Minning is a town in Ningxia, in north-central China, set on the irrigated plain south of Yinchuan. It was built from the late 1990s to resettle families from the dry, mountainous south of the region, with support from Fujian province. The name joins the short forms of the two provinces: Min for Fujian and Ning for Ningxia. Its story was later dramatised in a popular television series.
Because it was planned in a short time, Minning's map is unusually regular. Wide avenues divide the town into rectangular blocks of housing, and many of the blocks repeat the same internal layout. Around the edge, the grid gives way to greenhouses, vineyards and field plots. The Helan Mountains rise to the west of this plain, and the Yellow River runs to the east.
A Minning map poster shows the logic of a town drawn on paper before it was built. The streets are straight and evenly spaced, and the blocks are nearly identical, so it reads almost like an architectural drawing. For anyone connected to the move that created it, the print records a new beginning in a form that is both personal and precise.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 38.2487° N / 105.9707° E
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Minning, China
Agricultural fringe
At the edge of the town, the grid dissolves into long field plots and rows of greenhouses and vines. The result is a textured border around the dense core.
Between mountain and river
The town sits on the plain between the Helan Mountains to the west and the Yellow River to the east. Irrigation made settlement here possible.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Minning
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 Minning
A map that means something
For families who moved to Minning, and for anyone who followed its story, this map marks a place built with a clear purpose. The regular lines suit modern interiors and make a calm, graphic piece.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with the year a family arrived. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the planned layout particularly well.
Order the Minning 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.
Minning map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Minning 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 Minning 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 Minning 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 Minning 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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