First Bend of the Yangtze
The Jinsha River swings through an abrupt turn beside the town. This sweeping curve is the natural centrepiece of the whole poster.
Minimalist map poster · China
Shigu Map Poster & Print
26.8685° N / 99.9563° E
A riverside town at the First Bend of the Yangtze, where the Jinsha River turns sharply toward the northeast.
- 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
Shigu 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 Shigu, 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
Shigu at home
The map
About this Shigu map poster
Shigu is a town in Yulong County, near Lijiang in northwest Yunnan. It is best known for its position at the First Bend of the Yangtze. Here the upper Yangtze, known locally as the Jinsha River, comes down out of the mountains and then swings abruptly around to the northeast. On a map the turn is dramatic and easy to read.
The town's name means 'stone drum', after a drum-shaped stone monument that stands there. Its streets gather on the riverbank at the foot of the hills. In 1936, during the Long March, units of the Red Army crossed the Jinsha near Shigu, and the town marks the event with a memorial.
A Shigu map poster is really a portrait of the bend itself. The river's broad curve dominates the frame, the town sits compactly at its edge, and roads follow the valley in both directions. The result is one of the most distinctive river shapes in China.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 26.8685° N / 99.9563° E
- Elevation
- 1850 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Shigu, China
Riverbank town
Shigu's streets sit compactly on the bank between the river and the hills. They form a small, dense cluster held tightly by the landscape.
Valley roads
Roads follow the river valley in both directions. They trace the water's path and emphasise the scale of the bend on the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shigu
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 Shigu
A map that means something
The First Bend is one of the well-known sights of Yunnan, and many travellers pass through between Lijiang and the northern mountains. The map keeps the remarkable shape of the river in a form that stays interesting for years.
Give the poster your own title, subtitle and date, and keep the coordinates line as a quiet reference. There are five styles in total: Blueprint emphasises the river and Paper gives a warmer tone. Choose HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Shigu posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Shigu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shigu 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 Shigu 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 Shigu 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 worldwide. 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 Shigu 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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