Palace moat
A square moat about two kilometres on each side encloses the former royal palace. It is the dominant shape of the city and visible at any scale.
Minimalist map poster · Myanmar
Mandalay Map Poster & Print
21.9747° N / 96.0836° E
A royal city drawn with a ruler: a moated square palace inside a strict grid, between the Irrawaddy and Mandalay Hill
- 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
Mandalay 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 Mandalay, 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
Mandalay at home
The map
About this Mandalay map poster
Mandalay is one of the most geometric cities in Asia. King Mindon founded it in 1857 as a new royal capital, and it was laid out around a vast square palace enclosure surrounded by a moat, each side about two kilometres long. The streets around it form a grid so regular that most are identified by numbers rather than names.
The city was the last royal capital of Burma before British annexation in 1885. The palace walls and moat remain the clearest single shape on the map. To the north-east rises Mandalay Hill, covered in pagodas and stairways, and to the west the Irrawaddy River flows broad and slow past the city's docks.
A Mandalay map poster shows the plan almost as it was drawn. The square of the palace sits in the middle, the grid extends evenly on all sides, and the river forms a soft, natural edge to the west. Few cities show the ideas behind their founding so plainly in their streets.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 21.9747° N / 96.0836° E
- Elevation
- 83 m
- Time zone
- Yangon
- Region
- Mandalay, Myanmar
Numbered grid
Streets run in a precise rectangular grid and are largely known by numbers, creating an even, repeating pattern across the whole centre.
Hill and river
Mandalay Hill rises at the north-east corner of the grid, while the wide Irrawaddy runs along the west, the two natural limits of the planned city.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mandalay
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 Mandalay
A map that means something
Mandalay's square moat and ruled streets make a print that is both a map and a clean graphic. It suits anyone who has lived, studied or travelled there, or who simply appreciates a well-drawn plan.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital package includes all six sizes, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Mandalay 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.
Mandalay map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mandalay 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 Mandalay 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 Mandalay 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 Mandalay 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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