Erhai Lake shore
The long, ear-shaped lake runs north from Xiaguan, with fishing villages along its smooth shoreline. It forms the main open shape on the eastern side of the map.
Minimalist map poster · China
Dali Map Poster & Print
25.5847° N / 100.2123° E
A long lake below a wall of mountains, with a walled old-town grid on the narrow strip of land between them.
- 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
Dali 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 Dali, 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
Dali at home
The map
About this Dali map poster
Dali stretches along the western shore of Erhai Lake in western Yunnan, pressed between the water and the Cang Mountains. This gives it an unusually clear shape on a map. A narrow band of towns, villages and fields runs north to south, with the lake on one side and steep, empty slopes on the other. The modern city centre, Xiaguan, sits at the southern tip of the lake.
About a dozen kilometres to the north lies the old town of Dali, once the capital of the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms. Its walls enclose a near-square grid of stone-paved streets. Just outside stand the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, among the best-known landmarks in southwestern China. The area is home to the Bai people, known for their whitewashed houses and marble craft.
A Dali map poster brings the lake, the mountains and the old town into one frame. The shoreline curves long and smooth, and the old town appears as a small, precise square of streets. The roads between them follow the old route along the foot of the Cang range. It is a balanced, unhurried design for anyone who has travelled or lived here.
- Population
- 235,000
- Coordinates
- 25.5847° N / 100.2123° E
- Elevation
- 1977 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Dali, China
Walled old-town grid
Dali Old Town sits within its restored walls as a near-square grid of narrow streets and gates. It is one of the easiest historic plans in Yunnan to read on a map.
Cang Mountain slopes
The Cang Mountains rise steeply west of the lake. The street network stops abruptly at their foot and leaves a band of blank terrain along the western edge of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Dali
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 Dali
A map that means something
Many people come to Dali for a week and stay for months, drawn by the lake, the mountains and the slower pace of the old town. A map of the place makes a lasting souvenir of a honeymoon, a long stay or a family home.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with the dates of your visit, and choose from five styles. Paper and Sand suit the pale Bai houses and the lake light. Order a framed print from partners in more than 30 countries, or download the HD files for $9.
Order the Dali 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.
Dali map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Dali 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 Dali 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 Dali 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 Dali 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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