The Yangtze
The river forms a broad, calm expanse beside the district, its width increased by the reservoir created by the Three Gorges Dam downstream.
Minimalist map poster · China
30.8249° N / 108.3841° E
A steep riverside quarter of Wanzhou, where streets climb and fold above the broad Yangtze

One city, five moods
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The map
Zhonggulou is an urban subdistrict of Wanzhou, in the northeastern part of Chongqing municipality, on the banks of the Yangtze. Here the river runs wide and slow, a result of the Three Gorges Dam downstream, which raised water levels along this stretch and reshaped the waterfront of the whole city.
From above, the area shows the typical logic of a hillside Chinese river city. Streets rarely run straight for long; they follow contours, curve around ridges and climb from the water toward higher ground. Dense blocks of apartments sit on terraces, and roads and bridges link the neighbourhood to the rest of Wanzhou across valleys and water.
A Zhonggulou map poster captures that layered, winding geometry. In black and white, the smooth shape of the Yangtze contrasts with the tangled, contour-following street pattern above it, a very different image from the grids of cities built on flat plains.
The river forms a broad, calm expanse beside the district, its width increased by the reservoir created by the Three Gorges Dam downstream.
Roads bend and loop to follow the hillside, producing an intricate, organic street pattern rather than a regular grid.
Dense residential buildings stand on stepped ground rising from the waterfront, giving the map a compact, closely packed texture.
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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 Zhonggulou
For anyone with roots in Wanzhou or memories of the Yangtze before and after the dam, this map records a place that has changed dramatically. Its winding lines make a quietly striking piece for a home or office.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download HD files for $9 in six sizes or order a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Zhonggulou 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.
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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.
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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.
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