Oasis vineyards
Around the city, vineyards and irrigated fields create a dense, regular texture that stands out sharply against the empty desert, marking the reach of the oasis.
Minimalist map poster · China
Turpan Map Poster & Print
42.9477° N / 89.1789° E
An oasis city in one of the lowest depressions on Earth, framed by desert, vineyards and ancient ruins
- 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
Turpan 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 Turpan, 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
Turpan at home
The map
About this Turpan map poster
Turpan lies in the Turpan Depression in eastern Xinjiang, one of the lowest land areas on Earth; nearby Ayding Lake sits well below sea level. The city is known for extreme summer heat and very little rainfall, and from above it appears as a green oasis surrounded by bare desert and stony plains.
The oasis is sustained by the karez, an ancient system of underground channels that carries meltwater from the mountains to the fields. On the map, vineyards and irrigated plots form a dense pattern around the city, and Turpan is famous for its grapes and raisins. The ruins of Jiaohe and Gaochang, two ancient cities, lie a short distance away.
A Turpan map poster shows the stark contrast between cultivation and desert. The compact city streets, the fine grid of vineyards and fields and the empty land beyond make a strong composition, one that reveals how human effort has shaped this oasis in one of the harshest environments in Asia.
- Population
- 273,000
- Coordinates
- 42.9477° N / 89.1789° E
- Elevation
- 41 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Turpan, China
Karez channels
Underground irrigation channels bring water from distant mountains, and lines of access shafts across the landscape trace their routes toward the fields and villages.
Desert margins
Beyond the green belt, the land opens into bare plains and hills, and the sudden edge between oasis and desert gives the map its most striking feature.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Turpan
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 Turpan
A map that means something
Turpan fascinates travellers who have followed the Silk Road and people with roots in Xinjiang. A map of the oasis shows, in a single image, how water, farming and desert shape a city in an extraordinary landscape.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line to mark a journey or a hometown. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; the Sand style reflects the desert setting around the vineyards.
Order the Turpan 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.
Turpan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Turpan 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 Turpan 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 Turpan 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 Turpan 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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