Planned street grid
The town is built on flat valley ground, and its main roads run in straight lines that meet at right angles, giving the map a calm, orderly structure from edge to edge.
Minimalist map poster · China
Qarasu Map Poster & Print
44.2028° N / 80.4164° E
A town in the Ili valley, its straight streets set among irrigated fields with the Tian Shan rising beyond.
- 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
Qarasu 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 Qarasu, 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
Qarasu at home
The map
About this Qarasu map poster
Qarasu lies in the Ili River valley in the far west of Xinjiang, close to the border with Kazakhstan. On a map the town reads as a tidy arrangement of straight roads and rectangular blocks, laid out on flat ground and surrounded by a patchwork of fields, tree-lined farm tracks and irrigation channels that stretch in long parallel strips.
The Ili valley opens westward between ranges of the Tian Shan, which gives it a milder and wetter climate than much of Xinjiang. That difference shows up in the landscape around the town: instead of desert, the surroundings are cultivated land, orchards and shelterbelts of poplars, all ordered along the lines of the water that feeds them.
Because the town is modest in size, its streets fill the frame without crowding it, and the surrounding field pattern becomes part of the design. A Qarasu map poster shows a place shaped by irrigation and planning, where the geometry of roads and channels says as much about local life as any landmark could.
- Population
- 71,000
- Coordinates
- 44.2028° N / 80.4164° E
- Elevation
- 789 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Qarasu, China
Irrigated farmland
Around the built-up area, fields, farm roads and water channels form long strips and rectangles, a pattern that turns the countryside into a fine geometric texture on the poster.
Ili River valley
The town sits within the broad Ili valley, which opens to the west towards Kazakhstan and is framed by Tian Shan ranges to the north and south.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Qarasu
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 Qarasu
A map that means something
For anyone with roots in the Ili valley, this map is a quiet reminder of a specific place: the straight streets, the field edges, the roads leading out towards neighbouring towns. Add a personal title, a date or the coordinates to make it a record of home.
The design works in any of five styles. Blueprint suits the geometry of the streets, Sand and Paper soften it, and Noir or Classic black & white keep it sharp. Buy the HD files for $9 or order a matte print with an optional frame.
Order the Qarasu 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.
Qarasu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Qarasu 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 Qarasu 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 Qarasu 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 Qarasu 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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