Planned avenues
Wide, straight avenues divide the centre into large, regular blocks. This gives the city a clear structure that stands out against the irregular farmland around it.
Minimalist map poster · China
Aqsu Map Poster & Print
41.1842° N / 80.2792° E
An oasis city at the northern edge of the Tarim Basin, its fields and canals framed by desert and distant mountains.
- 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
Aqsu 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 Aqsu, 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
Aqsu at home
The map
About this Aqsu map poster
Aqsu, often written Aksu, lies in western Xinjiang on the northern rim of the Tarim Basin, south of the Tian Shan mountains. Its name means white water, after the river that feeds the oasis. From above, the city appears as a planned urban core in a wide patchwork of irrigated farmland, with desert and gravel plains beyond.
Within the city, the main avenues run in fairly straight lines and the residential blocks are large and regular, typical of recent planning in the region. Canals and tree-lined channels carry water through and around the built-up area, and they show as thin lines on the map. At its edges the city fades gradually into fields, orchards and shelter belts.
The Aksu River is one of the main sources of the Tarim, the longest inland river in China, and the region is known for cotton, apples and jujubes. An Aqsu map poster shows how water organises life in this part of the country. The city sits at the centre, and the geometry of irrigation spreads out on every side.
- Population
- 536,000
- Coordinates
- 41.1842° N / 80.2792° E
- Elevation
- 1119 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Aqsu, China
Irrigation network
Canals and channels fed by the Aksu River run through and around the city. They form fine lines that tie the urban area to the fields beyond.
Oasis boundary
Beyond the cultivated land, the map opens into desert and gravel plain. This is the edge of the oasis, where irrigation ends, and it shows how much the city depends on water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aqsu
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 Aqsu
A map that means something
An Aqsu map suits people who grew up in the oasis, spent years working in Xinjiang or trace family routes across Central Asia. The simple order of city, canals and desert edge makes an image that is both personal and graphic.
Personalise the title with Aqsu or Aksu, add a subtitle with a date or a name, and keep the coordinates line. Choose Sand for a warm desert tone, or Classic black & white, Noir, Paper or Blueprint, and download the HD files for $9.
Order the Aqsu 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.
Aqsu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aqsu 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 Aqsu 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 Aqsu 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 Aqsu 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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