Yellow River edge
The river forms the entire northern boundary of the city. Its wide channel and wetlands make a strong, uneven edge against the orderly streets.
Minimalist map poster · China
Sanmenxia Map Poster & Print
34.7808° N / 111.1929° E
A long city strung along the Yellow River, between loess terraces and the reservoir behind China's first great dam on the river
- 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
Sanmenxia 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 Sanmenxia, 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
Sanmenxia at home
The map
About this Sanmenxia map poster
Sanmenxia lies in western Henan, on the southern bank of the Yellow River where it runs between Shanxi and Henan. The city takes its name from the Three Gate Gorge, where the river once squeezed through rock channels. In the 1950s the Sanmenxia Dam was built here, the first large dam on the Yellow River. The reservoir behind it widens the river into a broad band of water on the map.
The urban area is long and narrow. It follows the riverbank and climbs onto the loess tableland that rises above it. Main roads run parallel to the water, and short streets step up the slopes between them. Gullies cut into the soft yellow soil and break the grid into separate terraces.
Every winter large flocks of whooper swans gather on the wetlands along the river, which has given Sanmenxia the nickname Swan City. A Sanmenxia map poster shows a city shaped by the river and by one of the defining engineering projects of modern China.
- Population
- 669,000
- Coordinates
- 34.7808° N / 111.1929° E
- Elevation
- 385 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Sanmenxia, China
Loess terraces
The city climbs onto a tableland of loess soil. Gullies and slopes break the street network into long terraces set at different levels above the water.
Swan wetlands
Shallow waters and marshes along the riverbank, where whooper swans spend the winter, show as a soft band between the city and the main channel.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sanmenxia
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 Sanmenxia
A map that means something
For people from western Henan, Sanmenxia means the river, the dam and the swans in winter. This map keeps that stretch of the Yellow River in view, with its terraces and waterfront roads.
Personalise the title and subtitle, in Chinese characters or Latin script, and edit the coordinates line. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Sanmenxia 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.
Sanmenxia map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sanmenxia 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 Sanmenxia 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 Sanmenxia 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 Sanmenxia 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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