Western Yunnan

Western Yunnan is a picturesque region in the western part of Yunnan Province, China, covering several cities and autonomous prefectures, including Baoshan City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, and Lincang City.

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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Baoshan and Ruili.

Baoshan

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Baoshan, historically also Yongchang, is a prefecture-level city in western Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China. Baoshan is the second-biggest metropolitan area in western Yunnan after Dali.

Ruili

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Ruili is a county-level city in Southwest China on the border with Myanmar in the western part of Yunnan Province. It is a major border crossing between China and Myanmar, with the town of Muse across the border.

Tengchong

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Tengchong is a county-level city in Yunnan, South-West China，located on the western periphery of Yunnan Province, adjacent to Myanmar. As a famous tourist destination, Tengchong is famous for its rich natural resources and historical culture.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Gongshan and Bingzhongluo.

Gongshan

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Gongshan is in Western Yunnan, China. It is a remote city of 38,000 people covering 4,500 km² in the northern Nujiang Valley. Cikai City is the main settlement, with about 15,000 people.