Canal quarter
The historic core follows a short stretch of canal, with shops and houses lining both banks. On the map it appears as a dense, fine-grained cluster that contrasts with everything around it.
Minimalist map poster · China
Qibao Map Poster & Print
31.1527° N / 121.3569° E
A knot of canals and stone bridges at the heart of an old water town, ringed by the orderly blocks of Minhang.
- 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
Qibao 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 Qibao, 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
Qibao at home
The map
About this Qibao map poster
Qibao sits in Minhang District on the western side of Shanghai, and its map is a study in scale. At the centre is a compact old town laid out along narrow canals, with lanes barely wider than a footpath running parallel to the water. Around it, the city has grown in large rectangular superblocks, residential compounds and broad arterial roads that make the historic core look tiny.
The old town traces its origins back roughly a thousand years, and its name, meaning seven treasures, comes from a local legend about precious objects once kept here. Stone bridges cross the main canal at the heart of the quarter, and the pattern of water, bridge and lane is the same one that defined dozens of market towns across the Yangtze delta before the rail era.
A Qibao map poster works best when framed tightly enough to show that contrast. The canals appear as fine, slightly irregular lines, while the Line 9 metro corridor and the wide roads around them are drawn with the confidence of modern planning. It is a picture of how Shanghai absorbed its older market towns without erasing their outlines.
- Population
- 283,000
- Coordinates
- 31.1527° N / 121.3569° E
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Qibao, China
Stone bridges
Arched bridges connect the two sides of the old town at close intervals. At poster scale they register as small crossings along the water, the pivot points of the whole quarter.
Superblock suburbs
Beyond the old town, Minhang's residential compounds form large, evenly spaced rectangles bounded by wide roads. Their regularity frames the historic centre like a border around an inset map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Qibao
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 Qibao
A map that means something
People who lived in Minhang, studied nearby or spent weekends walking Qibao's canal lanes often want something more personal than a skyline print. This map shows the water town as a real place inside a working city, which makes it a thoughtful gift for anyone who has moved away from Shanghai.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be changed, so you can mark an address, a year or a family name. Pick one of five styles, from Paper to Noir, and try it first with the free 900 px watermarked preview before buying the $9 HD files.
Order the Qibao 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.
Qibao map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Qibao 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 Qibao 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 Qibao 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 Qibao 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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