Located
between 99 23' - 101 31' east longitude and 25 59' - 27 56' north
latitude, and northwest of Yunnan province, middle reaches of Jinsha
River
Neighboring
Areas: Sichuan province and Guizhou province; Tibet Autonomous Region
and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Physical Features:
lies in the joint area of Qingzang Altiplano and Yungui Altiplano
Nationalities:
Han, Lisu, Pumi, Nuosu, Tibetan and Naxi
History: an
intimate mountain town of stone and tile, laced with swift canals;
a gathering place of rugged mountain people from various ethnic
groups of Naxi Lisu, Pumi, Nuosu Yi, Tibetan
Climatic Features:
distinctly vertical temperature difference, sufficient rainfall
and clear division between dry seasons and humid seasons
Mountains:
Mt. Laojun, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Rivers: Jinsha
River, Lancang River
Local Highlights:
The Life of Naxi Women, Naxi Ancient Music

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