Oasis edge
The cultivated area has a clear boundary where irrigation ends, and beyond it the map turns almost blank, a striking contrast between farmland and desert.
Minimalist map poster · China
Arix Map Poster & Print
36.7554° N / 81.6077° E
An oasis settlement on the southern rim of the Taklamakan, where irrigated fields and tree-lined roads stand out against the desert
- 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
Arix 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 Arix, 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
Arix at home
The map
About this Arix map poster
Arix lies in the Hotan region of southern Xinjiang, in the band of oases that runs along the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. To the south rise the Kunlun Mountains, whose snowmelt feeds the rivers that make farming possible, and to the north the sand begins. On a map, the settlement is a patch of order within a much larger emptiness.
Irrigation shapes almost everything. Canals and ditches divide the land into regular fields, and roads, often lined with rows of trees, follow the same straight lines. Homes are spread along these routes rather than gathered tightly. As a result the map shows a lattice of lanes and water channels in which the built area and the farmland are closely interwoven.
The Arix map poster turns this oasis geometry into a clean graphic image. Straight canals, right-angled lanes and field boundaries form a quiet grid. The edges of the cultivated area mark the point where the water runs out and the desert takes over. It is a precise picture of how people make a place in one of the driest regions of Asia.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 36.7554° N / 81.6077° E
- Elevation
- 1495 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Arix, China
Canal lattice
Irrigation channels and field ditches run in straight lines across the oasis, creating a regular pattern that reads like a finely ruled grid.
Roads along the fields
Rural lanes follow the same orientation as the canals, and homes line them in long rows instead of clustering in a dense centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Arix
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 Arix
A map that means something
Few printed maps show the oases of southern Xinjiang at street level, and the geometric patterns here are unlike those of any city. The poster appeals both to people connected to the area and to anyone who loves the graphic side of cartography.
Add your own title and subtitle, a date or a line of coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The download includes six sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF, with no watermark.
Order the Arix 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.
Arix map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Arix 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 Arix 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 Arix 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 Arix 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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