Cao'e River
The river winds north through the district toward the bay, a broad, flowing line that divides the map and anchors its composition.
Minimalist map poster · China
30.0156° N / 120.8711° E
A river-plain district in Zhejiang, crossed by the Cao'e River as it flows north toward the tidal flats of Hangzhou Bay.

One city, five moods
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On the wall



The map
Shangyu lies in the north of Zhejiang province and is now a district of the city of Shaoxing. From above it shows the classic landscape of the Ningshao plain: flat, well-watered land laced with canals and small rivers, with low hills rising to the south. The main urban area combines a regular grid of wide modern roads with older, narrower lanes near the water.
The Cao'e River runs through the district and gives it its best-known story. The river is named after Cao E, a girl from the Eastern Han period who, according to tradition, drowned searching for her father's body and became a lasting symbol of filial devotion. A temple dedicated to her stands by the river.
To the north, reclaimed land stretches toward Hangzhou Bay, creating large rectangular industrial and agricultural plots. A Shangyu map poster brings together the curve of the river, the fine mesh of canals and the planned blocks of the newer districts, producing a detailed and orderly composition.
The river winds north through the district toward the bay, a broad, flowing line that divides the map and anchors its composition.
Across the plain, narrow waterways and ponds break up the land into small parcels, a fine, intricate pattern that reads beautifully in monochrome.
Along the bay, land reclaimed from the tidal flats is divided into large regular plots, contrasting with the older, organic layout further inland.
Make it yours
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 Shangyu
A Shangyu print is a quiet reminder of home for anyone from the Shaoxing area, and a thoughtful gift for relatives living elsewhere. Its water-rich layout gives it a calm character that suits both modern and traditional interiors.
Personalise the title and subtitle in your own words, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, as HD files for $9 or as a matte printed poster.
Order the Shangyu poster| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
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.
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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