Wei River ribbon
The city stretches along the river valley in a long, narrow band. Streets and main roads run parallel to the water for kilometres.
Minimalist map poster · China
34.5795° N / 105.7424° E
A long, narrow city following the Wei River valley, with steep loess hills on both sides

One city, five moods
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The map
Tianshui is a valley city. It stretches east to west along the Wei River and its tributaries in south-east Gansu, and because the hills on either side are steep, the city is long and thin. Two main urban districts, Qinzhou and Maiji, lie along the valley floor and are joined by roads and rail that follow the water.
The city has deep roots in Chinese tradition. It is regarded as the legendary birthplace of Fuxi, a mythical founding figure, and the Fuxi Temple stands in the old part of town. South-east of the city, the Maijishan Grottoes contain Buddhist carvings made over many centuries in a steep, isolated peak.
A Tianshui map poster makes the geography easy to read. A ribbon of streets runs along the river, pressed in by slopes that appear as open space on the map. Side valleys carry smaller roads into the hills, and the whole city takes the shape of the terrain rather than a planned grid.
The city stretches along the river valley in a long, narrow band. Streets and main roads run parallel to the water for kilometres.
Qinzhou and Maiji form two urban centres along the valley, linked by roads and rail that follow the valley floor between the hills.
Steep loess hills close in on both sides, so building stops abruptly. Side valleys carry narrow roads and small settlements into the high ground.
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Why Tianshui
Tianshui's elongated shape makes it one of the more unusual city maps in China, a clear line of streets following a river. For people from Gansu it is instantly recognisable.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates of your choice, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download all six sizes for $9, or order a matte print shipped from a nearby print partner.
Order the Tianshui poster| 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 |
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