Fishpond patchwork
Dozens of rectangular ponds, separated by narrow bunds, fill the lowland. They create a geometric grid of water that makes this part of Hong Kong immediately recognisable from above.
Minimalist map poster · Hong Kong
San Tin Map Poster & Print
22.5017° N / 114.0693° E
Hong Kong's northern edge: fishponds, walled villages and highway ramps along the Shenzhen River border, facing the Shenzhen skyline.
- 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
San Tin 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 San Tin, 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
San Tin at home
The map
About this San Tin map poster
San Tin lies in the northern New Territories, in the Yuen Long district, a short distance from the Shenzhen River and the boundary with mainland China. For centuries it has been associated with the Man clan. Their villages and ancestral buildings are among the best-preserved traditional settlements in Hong Kong. The best-known is Tai Fu Tai, a nineteenth-century mansion that is a declared monument.
The map here is unusual for Hong Kong. Instead of dense tower blocks, there is a patchwork of rectangular fishponds and small village clusters. Major transport lines run through the area, with the San Tin Highway and roads leading toward the Lok Ma Chau crossing cutting across the flat ground. Just beyond the river, the scale changes abruptly into the dense urban grid of Shenzhen.
A San Tin map poster captures that edge condition: water and old villages on one side, highways and a cross-border skyline on the other. The area is also the focus of large planned development in the Northern Metropolis. A map drawn now records a landscape that is likely to change significantly.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 22.5017° N / 114.0693° E
- Elevation
- 1 m
- Time zone
- Hong Kong
- Region
- San Tin, Hong Kong
Man clan villages
Compact traditional villages, including the area around Tai Fu Tai Mansion, form tight clusters of small lanes. They contrast with the open ponds around them.
Border river
The Shenzhen River curves along the northern edge. Beyond it, the dense blocks of Shenzhen fill the frame and mark a striking change in scale.
Make it yours
Frame your part of San Tin
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 San Tin
A map that means something
For families with roots in the New Territories villages, and for anyone interested in how Hong Kong meets the mainland, this map carries unusual weight. It shows a landscape that is traditional, rural and on the verge of transformation, all in one frame.
Name the poster after a village, a family or a year using the title, subtitle and coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. It is available as a $9 HD download in six sizes or as a printed matte poster, framed if you like.
Order the San Tin 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.
San Tin map poster — FAQ
How do I order the San Tin 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 San Tin 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 San Tin 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 San Tin 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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