Ming city wall
One of the longest surviving city walls in the world, following ridges and lakeshores for more than twenty kilometres. On the poster it forms an irregular loop around the historic core.
Minimalist map poster · China
Nanjing Map Poster & Print
32.0617° N / 118.7778° E
The Yangtze sweeping past a Ming-walled city, with Xuanwu Lake pressed against the wall and Purple Mountain rising east.
- 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
Nanjing 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 Nanjing, 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
Nanjing at home
The map
About this Nanjing map poster
Nanjing lies on the southern bank of the Yangtze, where the river turns northeast, and the city has faced the water for well over two thousand years. Its most distinctive feature from above is the Ming city wall, built in the fourteenth century and still standing along much of its length. The line bends irregularly around hills and lakes rather than forming a neat rectangle.
Inside and around the wall, the city is full of water. Xuanwu Lake lies just beyond the northern stretch, the Qinhuai River curves through the south past the Confucius Temple district, and moats follow the old fortifications. East of the centre, Purple Mountain carries the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Ming Xiaoling tomb within a large forested area, which reads as open space on the map.
Nanjing served as the capital of China under several dynasties and governments, which explains its ceremonial avenues and monumental gates. Zhonghua Gate in the south is one of the largest surviving city gates in China. A Nanjing map poster frames the river, the wall and the mountain together, the three features most often cited in explaining why the city was chosen as a capital.
- Population
- 9.3 million
- Coordinates
- 32.0617° N / 118.7778° E
- Elevation
- 22 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Nanjing, China
Qinhuai River
The river that loops through southern Nanjing, running both outside and inside the wall, past the Confucius Temple and its old lanes. Its bends define the southern edge of the old city.
Purple Mountain
The forested mountain east of the walls holds the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Ming Xiaoling tomb and an observatory. On the map it appears as a large, calm area of paths and slopes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nanjing
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 Nanjing
A map that means something
Nanjing is a city people study in, and many graduates of its universities carry a lasting attachment to its plane-tree avenues and old gates. A map of the walled city is a way of keeping those years in view, long after leaving.
Set your own title and subtitle, perhaps a graduation year, and edit the coordinates line if you like. Choose from five styles; Paper and Sand suit the old wall, Blueprint the river crossings. Order the HD files or a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Nanjing 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.
Nanjing map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nanjing 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 Nanjing 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 Nanjing 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 Nanjing 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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