Ili River
The wide Ili River runs along the southern side of the city, braided in places, and gives the map a natural boundary and a strong horizontal line.
Minimalist map poster · China
Ghulja Map Poster & Print
43.9151° N / 81.3215° E
A valley city of long tree-lined avenues and low neighbourhoods on the north bank of the Ili River, near the Kazakh border
- 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
Ghulja 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 Ghulja, 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
Ghulja at home
The map
About this Ghulja map poster
Ghulja, also known as Yining, lies in the broad Ili River valley in the far northwest of Xinjiang, not far from the border with Kazakhstan. The river runs south of the city, and mountain ranges rise in the distance on both sides of the valley. On a map, the city stretches along the north bank, with wide avenues crossing the fertile valley floor.
It is the seat of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture and has long been a crossroads for Uyghur, Kazakh, Han, Hui and other communities. Older residential quarters in the city are known for low houses, courtyards and streets lined with poplars. These districts sit alongside newer blocks built as the city has grown.
A Ghulja map poster captures the city's orientation toward the river. The Ili draws a strong line along the southern edge, and the street grid runs through the valley above it. Dense old neighbourhoods with narrow lanes stand out clearly against the straighter, wider roads of the modern districts.
- Population
- 269,000
- Coordinates
- 43.9151° N / 81.3215° E
- Elevation
- 639 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Ghulja, China
Old residential lanes
Traditional neighbourhoods appear as fine networks of narrow lanes and small blocks, far more intricate than the planned districts around them.
Valley avenues
Long, straight avenues cross the flat valley floor and connect the centre with the outskirts and the roads toward the border.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ghulja
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 Ghulja
A map that means something
Ghulja is a place of family roots for many people and a distant, unfamiliar city for most others. A poster of the river and its streets works for both: as a personal keepsake, or simply as a striking plan of a valley city.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, in whatever script or wording feels right to you. Choose one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, to match your wall.
Order the Ghulja 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.
Ghulja map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ghulja 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 Ghulja 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 Ghulja 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 Ghulja 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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