Planned town centre
Newly laid-out avenues and uniform blocks give the town a strongly regular, almost architectural pattern, very different from the organic growth of most mountain settlements.
Minimalist map poster · North Korea
Samjiyŏn-ŭp Map Poster & Print
41.8036° N / 128.3189° E
A rebuilt highland town of orderly blocks set among forest and small lakes on the plateau below Mount Paektu
- 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
Samjiyŏn-ŭp in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
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Every street in Samjiyŏn-ŭp, 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
Samjiyŏn-ŭp at home
The map
About this Samjiyŏn-ŭp map poster
Samjiyŏn sits high on the forested plateau of Ryanggang province, in the far north of the Korean peninsula near the border with China. The name refers to the three ponds nearby, and on the map small bodies of water sit among a vast, unbroken surface of forest, with the town itself forming a compact cluster of streets in a clearing.
In recent years the town was comprehensively rebuilt as a planned showcase settlement, and that process is visible from above: straight avenues, evenly spaced residential blocks and large public spaces arranged with deliberate symmetry. Samjiyŏn serves as the main gateway for visits to Mount Paektu, the volcanic peak with a crater lake that holds a central place in Korean national symbolism.
A Samjiyŏn-ŭp map poster is an unusual object, a rare view of a place few people will ever visit, drawn with the same neutral lines as any other city. The contrast between the geometric town and the dense wilderness around it gives the composition its character, especially in the darker styles.
- Population
- 31,000
- Coordinates
- 41.8036° N / 128.3189° E
- Elevation
- 1364 m
- Time zone
- Pyongyang
- Region
- Samjiyŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Samji lakes
A few small lakes near the town, the source of its name, appear as quiet shapes within the forest and provide the main natural landmarks on the map.
Forest plateau
Beyond the edges of town, roads thin out into a wide, sparsely marked expanse of highland forest stretching toward Mount Paektu and the Chinese border.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Samjiyŏn-ŭp
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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp
A map that means something
Some people collect maps of places they have lived; others collect places that are hard to reach or rarely seen. Samjiyŏn belongs to the second group, and its clear planned layout makes it an interesting piece for anyone drawn to geography, architecture or the Korean peninsula.
You can set your own title and subtitle and adjust the coordinates line. Choose from Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, download HD files in six sizes for $9, or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Samjiyŏn-ŭp 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.
Samjiyŏn-ŭp map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Samjiyŏn-ŭp 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 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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