Bailong River
The river runs the full length of town and sets its direction, with most streets laid out parallel to the water on the narrow valley floor.
Minimalist map poster · China
33.7842° N / 104.3628° E
A narrow mountain town strung along the Bailong River, squeezed between steep valley sides in southern Gansu.

One city, five moods
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The map
Zhouqu Chengguanzhen is the seat of Zhouqu County, in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southern Gansu. The town follows the Bailong River through a deep valley, and from above it is long and thin: streets run parallel to the water, and the built-up area stops wherever the slopes become too steep to build on.
That setting has shaped the town's history as well as its form. In August 2010 heavy rain triggered a devastating mudslide that swept through part of the town, one of the worst natural disasters in the region in recent decades. Rebuilding and flood defences since then have changed parts of the riverbank and the gullies above it.
A Zhouqu Chengguanzhen map poster is defined by its terrain more than its street plan. The river is the backbone, bridges cross it at intervals, and the town pulls itself along the valley floor. In black and white, the long, narrow outline makes a striking vertical or horizontal composition.
The river runs the full length of town and sets its direction, with most streets laid out parallel to the water on the narrow valley floor.
Steep slopes on either side limit where building is possible, which gives the town a long, slender outline unlike most lowland towns.
Bridges connect the two banks at intervals, short lines that break the long flow of the river across the poster.
Make it yours
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 Zhouqu Chengguanzhen
This is a place of strong attachment for those who live there and for families with roots in the valley. A map of the town, drawn calmly and precisely, is a way to hold on to its shape, the river, the bridges and the streets along the water.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family name or a date, and choose one of five styles, including Blueprint and Noir. A free 900 px watermarked preview lets you check the layout before downloading the $9 HD files.
Order the Zhouqu Chengguanzhen 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 |
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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