The Yellow River
The river runs along the south of the city. Canals branch from it to water the narrow band of farmland between the city and the desert.
Minimalist map poster · China
Zhongwei Map Poster & Print
37.5113° N / 105.1907° E
A compact city on the Yellow River, facing the ridged sand dunes of the Tengger Desert to the north.
- 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
Zhongwei 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 Zhongwei, 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
Zhongwei at home
The map
About this Zhongwei map poster
Zhongwei lies in western Ningxia, where the Yellow River flows out of the mountains onto a strip of irrigated plain. On the map, the city is a small, orderly grid on the northern bank of the river. Green irrigated fields surround it, and to the north the landscape changes sharply to the dunes of the Tengger Desert.
The Yellow River is the main feature of a Zhongwei map poster. It is broad and slow here and is fed by irrigation canals that have been used in this region for more than two thousand years. The fields next to the river form narrow parallel strips, and the city blocks run in the same direction.
West of the city, the Shapotou area is where the desert meets the river. The railway there has been protected since the 1950s by checkerboard grids of straw planted in the sand to stop the dunes from moving. This well-known sand-control method is still used today. More recently, Zhongwei has become a site for large data centres, drawn by its dry, cool climate.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 37.5113° N / 105.1907° E
- Elevation
- 1227 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Zhongwei, China
Tengger Desert edge
To the north the street network stops at the sand. The boundary between irrigated land and dunes is one of the most striking lines on the map.
Shapotou
West of the city, the desert meets the river at Shapotou. The railway there is protected by straw checkerboards planted across the dunes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Zhongwei
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 Zhongwei
A map that means something
Zhongwei is a meeting point between river and desert, and it produces an unusual and elegant map. It is a natural choice for travellers who crossed the Tengger or for people from Ningxia.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand is a natural fit for this place. HD files cost $9, and printed posters are available in more than 30 countries.
Order the Zhongwei 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.
Zhongwei map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Zhongwei 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 Zhongwei 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 Zhongwei 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 Zhongwei 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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