The map

Beijing landmarks in pixels

Our own pixel-art dioramas of Forbidden City and Great Wall of China: a 3D island you can turn, from day to night.

Isometric Beijing: questions

Is there an isometric map of Beijing?

Yes. Isometric Beijing (isometric-beijing.pages.dev) is an isometric pixel-art map of Beijing, China. It renders the city in the style of classic city-builder games like SimCity 2000.

Who made the isometric map of Beijing?

The maker of Isometric Beijing hasn’t been publicly credited yet (if you know who made it, tell us).

How was the isometric Beijing map made?

Isometric Beijing is a 3D diorama: a real-time 3D scene of the city is viewed through an isometric-style camera, like a tiny model you can explore.

Is the isometric map of Beijing free to explore?

Yes. Isometric Beijing is a public website you can open in any browser for free — no account or download needed. Isometric Cities links to the original; the map belongs to its creator.

Are there isometric maps of other cities in China?

Not yet — Beijing is currently the only city in China with an isometric map. The nearest other cities with one are Seoul, Tokyo and Tashkent.

How can I make my own isometric map of Beijing?

Pick a technique — AI-drawn tiles from aerial imagery, rendering OpenStreetMap building data, or a 3D diorama — then publish it as a zoomable tile map. Our guide walks through all three, and you can submit your map to be listed here.

Read the guide → · Submit a map →

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