Oasis grid
Roads and canals divide the cultivated land into long rectangles. This gives the heart of the map a regular, almost woven pattern that comes from irrigation farming.
Minimalist map poster · China
Yawa Map Poster & Print
37.4119° N / 79.5143° E
An oasis town on the southern edge of the Taklamakan, with irrigated fields and tree-lined lanes set against open desert
- 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
Yawa 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 Yawa, 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
Yawa at home
The map
About this Yawa map poster
Yawa lies in the Hotan area of southern Xinjiang, where meltwater from the Kunlun Mountains supports a chain of oases along the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. On a map, a town like this is defined by water. There is a settled, cultivated zone of fields, canals and lanes, and beyond it an abrupt change to empty sand and gravel.
Inside the oasis, the pattern is regular and agricultural. Long straight roads and irrigation channels divide the land into rectangular fields, and they are often lined with rows of poplars. Houses cluster along the roads and around a modest centre. The geometry is practical, and it is shaped by the need to spread scarce water as evenly as possible.
A Yawa map poster shows the rare contrast between intensively farmed land and true desert. The oasis gives the design a densely patterned core, and the surrounding blankness makes that core feel even more deliberate. It is a spare, striking image of how people have lived at the edge of the Taklamakan.
- Population
- 34,000
- Coordinates
- 37.4119° N / 79.5143° E
- Elevation
- 1299 m
- Time zone
- Urumqi
- Region
- Yawa, China
Desert edge
Where the water runs out, the lines stop. The sharp border between farmland and open desert is the most dramatic feature of the composition.
Tree-lined roads
Straight lanes, commonly bordered by poplars in Hotan's oases, cross the fields and connect farms to the town. They form the fine parallel lines in the poster.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Yawa
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 Yawa
A map that means something
The map appeals to people from the Hotan region and to travellers along the southern Silk Road. It also suits anyone who likes the graphic contrast of a settlement set against emptiness. It looks particularly good in the Sand and Paper styles.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised, and five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Every digital purchase includes 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in six sizes.
Order the Yawa 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.
Yawa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Yawa 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 Yawa 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 Yawa 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 Yawa 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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