Guide ancient city
A square walled grid set inside a circular ring of water, one of the clearest examples in China of the round-outside, square-inside plan, reads almost as an emblem on paper.
Minimalist map poster · China
Shangqiu Map Poster & Print
34.4143° N / 115.6561° E
A coin-shaped walled town, square within a round ring of water, set on the flat plain beside a major rail crossing.
- 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
Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu, 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
Shangqiu at home
The map
About this Shangqiu map poster
Shangqiu lies in the east of Henan on the open North China Plain, and its name recalls the Shang, one of China's earliest recorded dynasties, whose origins tradition places in this area. The land is flat in every direction, so the map is shaped by roads, railways and water rather than terrain, with the modern city laid out in wide, regular blocks.
Its most striking feature is the old town of Guide, south of the modern centre. A square Ming-era wall encloses a grid of streets, and around it a broad moat and outer embankment form a circle, so the whole complex resembles an ancient Chinese coin, round outside and square inside. Seen from above, few old towns in China are as geometric.
Shangqiu is also a transport junction, where the east–west Longhai railway meets the north–south line from Beijing to Kowloon, and high-speed lines now cross here as well. A Shangqiu map poster shows the contrast between the tight, coin-like old town and the straight tracks and avenues of the city that has grown up around it.
- Population
- 1.9 million
- Coordinates
- 34.4143° N / 115.6561° E
- Elevation
- 52 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Shangqiu, China
Rail junction
Main lines from four directions converge near the city, and their long, straight tracks cut across the street pattern in clean bands that are easy to follow on the sheet.
Plain-level grid
With no hills to work around, the newer districts spread in wide rectangular blocks, giving the map an even, measured texture from edge to edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shangqiu
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 Shangqiu
A map that means something
For anyone from Shangqiu, the coin-shaped old town is an instantly recognisable symbol of home, and it makes a strong centrepiece on a wall. The poster also appeals to people who simply enjoy cities with an unusual plan.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family surname or a date, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Files arrive in six sizes at 300 DPI, ready for any local print shop.
Order the Shangqiu 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.
Shangqiu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu 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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