Oasis fields
Long, narrow fields and tree-lined irrigation channels surround the town, forming a fine striped pattern that ends abruptly at the desert.
Minimalist map poster · China
Xincheng Map Poster & Print
41.7150° N / 82.9325° E
An oasis district at the foot of the Tian Shan, where irrigated fields meet the northern edge of the Tarim Basin
- 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
Xincheng 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 Xincheng, 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
Xincheng at home
The map
About this Xincheng map poster
Xincheng lies in the Kuqa oasis in southern Xinjiang, at the point where the southern slopes of the Tian Shan descend into the Tarim Basin. From above, the settlement is framed by contrasts: irrigated fields and poplar-lined roads close to the town, and bare desert and rocky foothills beyond.
The urban area combines broad, straight avenues and large blocks from recent development with older neighbourhoods of narrower lanes. Irrigation channels fed by mountain rivers run through the surrounding farmland, dividing the oasis into long rectangular fields.
The Kuqa area was once the centre of the ancient kingdom of Kucha, an important stop on the northern branch of the Silk Road. A Xincheng map poster records the sharp border between cultivated oasis and open desert, a pattern that has defined life here for centuries.
- Population
- 103,000
- Coordinates
- 41.7150° N / 82.9325° E
- Elevation
- 1048 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Xincheng, China
Wide avenues
Newer districts are laid out along broad, straight roads and large blocks, giving the centre a strongly geometric structure.
Desert margin
Beyond the irrigated land the map turns almost empty, with only a few roads crossing the foothills and basin.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Xincheng
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 Xincheng
A map that means something
For people from the Kuqa oasis, or travellers who followed the old Silk Road through Xinjiang, this map is a clear image of a town defined by water and desert. It makes an unusually graphic print.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line and select Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand and Paper suit the desert setting especially well.
Order the Xincheng 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.
Xincheng map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Xincheng 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 Xincheng 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 Xincheng 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 Xincheng 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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