Valley alignment
The main streets run along the valley rather than across it. This gives the town a long, directional shape that suits a portrait poster, with the surrounding terrain left as calm empty space.
Minimalist map poster · China
Shawan Map Poster & Print
33.6274° N / 104.5637° E
A small Gansu town drawn into a mountain valley, its streets following the river wherever the slopes leave room.
- 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
Shawan 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 Shawan, 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
Shawan at home
The map
About this Shawan map poster
Shawan sits in the southern part of Gansu, where the uplands of China's northwest give way to steeper, more folded country. From above, the town is a narrow settlement fitted into a valley floor. Its roads run lengthwise because the terrain leaves little room for anything else. The page is shaped more by the edges of the hills and a winding watercourse than by any grid.
On a Shawan map poster the empty space matters as much as the streets. White areas stand in for hillsides, and the built-up area gathers along a thin line before thinning out into scattered lanes and field tracks. The image is quiet and linear, closer to a drawing of a river than a city plan, and it looks best at a larger print size.
With around twenty thousand residents, Shawan rarely appears on printed maps at all. That is part of the appeal for people with a family or working connection here. A poster gives the town its own sheet of paper, drawn with the same care as a capital, and puts the exact bends of its roads on the wall.
- Population
- 22,000
- Coordinates
- 33.6274° N / 104.5637° E
- Elevation
- 1489 m
- Time zone
- Shanghai
- Region
- Shawan, China
River line
A watercourse threads through the frame and sets the curve that nearby roads follow. On a monochrome print it becomes the strongest single line, pulling the eye from one edge to the other.
Edge of town
Where the built-up area ends, dense street lines fade into sparse tracks and field paths. The gradual fade shows how closely settlement here depends on the little flat ground available.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shawan
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 Shawan
A map that means something
Maps of small mountain towns are rarely sold anywhere, so a poster of Shawan tends to be personal: a birthplace, a work posting, or a stop on a long journey through Gansu. The narrow, river-led layout makes an unusual and quietly graphic piece for a hallway or study.
You can set your own title and subtitle, add a date and edit the coordinates line. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the HD files in six sizes for $9, or order a printed poster on matte paper, framed if you like.
Order the Shawan 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.
Shawan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shawan 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 Shawan 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 Shawan 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 Shawan 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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