Canal network
Narrow canals divide the old town into small islands of houses. They form a looping, irregular pattern that looks nothing like a planned street grid.
Minimalist map poster · China
Zhouzhuang Map Poster & Print
31.1179° N / 120.8443° E
A water town of canals and stone bridges, its old lanes tracing the waterways between wide Jiangsu lakes.
- 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
Zhouzhuang 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 Zhouzhuang, 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
Zhouzhuang at home
The map
About this Zhouzhuang map poster
Zhouzhuang, in Kunshan in southern Jiangsu, is one of the best-known water towns of the Yangtze delta. Its old core is built along canals rather than roads. Houses back directly onto the water, lanes follow the canal banks, and stone bridges link one side to the other. The street plan is effectively a drawing of the waterways.
The town's name is usually traced to the late eleventh century, when a man named Zhou Digong donated land to a local temple. Its most recognisable landmark is the Twin Bridges, a pair of old stone bridges meeting at a right angle, which became widely known through a painting by Chen Yifei. The Shen family house is another well-known stop.
On a Zhouzhuang map poster the old town appears as a tight knot of canals and short streets, surrounded by lakes and farmland crossed by more water. It is one of those places where the blue lines on a map do most of the work, and in black and white they become the centre of the design.
- Population
- 22,000
- Coordinates
- 31.1179° N / 120.8443° E
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Zhouzhuang, China
Twin Bridges
Two stone bridges meet at a corner where canals cross. On the map they are tiny, but they mark the point most visitors know the town by.
Surrounding lakes
Broad lakes and waterways lie around the town. They give the old core a clear edge and fill the outer parts of the poster with calm open shapes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Zhouzhuang
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 Zhouzhuang
A map that means something
A map of Zhouzhuang suits anyone who has walked its canal lanes or has family roots in the Kunshan area. The pattern of water and bridges is distinctive enough to recognise at a glance.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick one of five styles; Blueprint and Paper both suit the canals well. The $9 download includes six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files.
Order the Zhouzhuang 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.
Zhouzhuang map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Zhouzhuang 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 Zhouzhuang 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 Zhouzhuang 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 Zhouzhuang 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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