Valley floor
The built-up area runs in a long strip along the river, with streets packed into the flat ground between the steep slopes on each side.
Minimalist map poster · China
Qiaotou Map Poster & Print
36.9350° N / 101.6736° E
A high valley town on the Qinghai plateau, stretched along a river between steep, bare ridges
- 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
Qiaotou 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 Qiaotou, 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
Qiaotou at home
The map
About this Qiaotou map poster
Qiaotou is the seat of Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County, north of Xining in Qinghai province. It sits at well over two thousand metres above sea level, in a valley cut into the north-eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. From above, the setting shapes everything. The town stretches along the valley floor, and steep, mostly bare slopes rise on both sides.
The main streets follow the line of the river and the valley road. Cross streets are short, because the ground rises quickly beyond them. The county has a large Hui and Tu population, and its mosques and temples sit among ordinary housing blocks, schools and small factories. The name Qiaotou means bridgehead, a reminder of how important the river crossings are here.
A Qiaotou map poster shows a long, narrow town tightly held by its terrain, a very different shape from the broad grids of lowland China. In black and white, the valley walls read as empty space pressing in from both sides, and the town becomes a strip of fine lines between them.
- Population
- 115,000
- Coordinates
- 36.9350° N / 101.6736° E
- Elevation
- 2487 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Qiaotou, China
River crossings
Several bridges link the two banks, fitting a town whose name means bridgehead and whose layout depends on crossing the water.
Plateau edge
Around the town, the land rises quickly into high, dry ridges, so the map shows a narrow urban strip surrounded by wide open space.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Qiaotou
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 Qiaotou
A map that means something
Qiaotou is a place people from Datong often leave for Xining or further afield, and its narrow valley shape is easy to recognise on a wall. The map makes a quiet, meaningful reminder of home or of a journey across Qinghai.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download the files for $9 or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Qiaotou 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.
Qiaotou map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Qiaotou 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 Qiaotou 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 Qiaotou 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 Qiaotou 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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