Mingyin Township (鸣音乡) is located in the northeastern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市). It is bordered by Ninglang Yi Autonomous County (宁蒗彝族自治县) to the east across the river, connected to Da Dong Township (大东乡) of Gucheng District (古城区) to the south, adjacent to Da Ju Township (大具乡) to the west, and neighbored by Baoshan Township (宝山乡) to the north. The township covers a total area of 335 square kilometers. It is a vital transit point to Fengke and Baoshan and serves as an important economic exchange corridor for several townships in Ninglang County, including Jinmian and Cuiyi. The township government is situated 73 kilometers away from the county seat of Yulong.
Natural Environment and Climate
Mingyin Township features complex terrain, integrating dry-hot river valleys, semi-mountainous areas, and high-altitude cold mountain regions. The vertical climate is distinct, presenting the characteristic of “one mountain with four seasons, ten miles with different weather.” The highest elevation reaches 3140 meters, while the lowest is 1345 meters. The Jinsha River (金沙江) flows through the township for 60.1 kilometers.
Administrative Divisions and Population
Mingyin Township comprises six village committees (鸣音、落美、海龙、洪门、东联、太和) and a total of 62 villagers’ groups. By the end of 2006, the township had a total of 1904 households and a population of 7845 people, including 4359 Naxi people, 1155 Han people, 1483 Lisu people, and 331 Pumi people, among others.
Economic Development
The economy of Mingyin Township is primarily based on agriculture, with main crops including corn, wheat, and white kidney beans. In recent years, the township has combined poverty alleviation through industry development by guiding residents along the Jinsha River to cultivate olive trees, gradually transforming Hongmen Village into an “olive village.” In 2020, the township’s olive production reached 132 tons, generating a value of 1.07 million yuan.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: The township has a total of 19 primary schools, including 1 central school, 5 complete primary schools, and 13 village schools, with 10 one-teacher-one-school sites. There are 115 teaching staff members, and both the enrollment rate and retention rate are 100%.
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Healthcare: The township has 1 health center with 20 beds and 2 medical devices worth over 10,000 yuan. There are 13 health technicians.
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Transportation: The township has 105 kilometers of rural roads. The oil road connecting the county seat to Mingyin Township was completed in 2006.
Tourism Resources
Mingyin Township is rich in tourism resources, including the Snow Viewing Pavilion (望雪亭), the Swallow Cave at Hailong (海龙燕子洞), and the Donglian Rock Paintings (东联岩画).
Fengke Township (奉科乡) is located at the northernmost end of the eastern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), 168 kilometers away from the main urban area of Lijiang City (丽江市). It is the most remote township in Yulong County. The township is surrounded by the Jinsha River (金沙江) on its west, north, and east sides, with the Huahuadi Snow Mountain Scenic Area (花花地雪山景区) in the central part. Since ancient times, Fengke has been a strategic point for north-south transportation and an important town on the “Tea Horse Road” (茶马古道).
Economic Development
The economy of Fengke Township is primarily based on agriculture. In recent years, the township has focused on developing industries such as Sichuan pepper, olive, and yellow fruit cultivation, which have gradually turned the once barren mountains of Fengke green. Additionally, Fengke Township has actively integrated into the construction of the Jinsha River Green Economic Corridor, developing the tourism industry and creating the “most beautiful and nearest route to Yading in Daocheng,” promoting rural revitalization.
Social Undertakings
The township committee and government of Fengke have always paid attention to the needs of migrant workers. They have established several organizations, such as the Fengke Town Urban Area Elderly Service Center (奉科镇城区老年服务中心) and the Fengke Town Urban Area Party Branch (奉科镇城区党支部), to provide organizational support for people working outside their hometowns and to solve their concerns. Moreover, Fengke Township has been actively promoting infrastructure construction, such as the water supply pipeline renovation project, to improve the living conditions of residents.
Tourism Development
Fengke Township has unique geographical advantages and rich tourism resources. The 69 – kilometer – long Jinsha River waterway is picturesque and serves as one of the routes to Shangri – La and Lugu Lake. It is also the shortest route from Lijiang to the Naxi Ancient Village of Oya in Sichuan and Yading in Daocheng. In recent years, Fengke Township has actively developed tourism routes and integrated the tourism industry into the construction of the Jinsha River Green Economic Corridor.
Latest News
From October 12 to 14, 2024, Fengke Township will host the “Jinsha River Genangdu Grand Canyon” Agricultural Culture Festival and the 5th Sichuan Pepper Festival. The event aims to deeply explore the unique features of Fengke, enhance the brand connotation of the Sichuan pepper festival, and inherit and promote traditional ethnic agricultural culture.
Fengke Township is actively utilizing its unique geographical location and resource advantages to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Baoshan Township (宝山乡) is located in the northwestern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县) and is one of the most remote townships in Yulong County. It is bordered by Fengke Township (奉科乡) to the east, Da Ju Township (大具乡) to the south, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County (宁蒗彝族自治县) to the west, and Yibin County (盐边县), Sichuan Province to the north. The township covers an area of about 400 square kilometers, and the township government is situated approximately 120 kilometers from the county seat of Yulong. Located in a high – altitude cold mountainous area with an average elevation of about 2800 meters, Baoshan Township is a typical mountainous agricultural township.
Natural Environment and Climate
The terrain of Baoshan Township is complex, dominated by high mountains and deep valleys. The climate is typical of a high – altitude cold mountainous area, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average annual temperature is about 12℃, and the annual precipitation is approximately 800 millimeters. The township is rich in vegetation with a high forest coverage rate, and its ecological environment is well – preserved. It serves as one of the important ecological barriers of Yulong Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山).
Administrative Divisions and Population
Baoshan Township comprises several administrative villages, including Baoshan (宝山), Jinjiang (金江), and Baige (白格), among others. The township consists of several villagers’ groups, with a population mainly composed of the Naxi people, as well as ethnic minorities such as the Han and Lisu. As of 2023, the total population of the township is about 5000 people.
Economic Development
The economy of Baoshan Township is primarily based on agriculture, with main crops including corn, wheat, and barley. In recent years, the township has developed characteristic agriculture according to local conditions, such as the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and high – mountain vegetables. Additionally, Baoshan Township has been actively developing animal husbandry, mainly raising cattle, sheep, and pigs.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: Baoshan Township has several primary schools and one middle school, basically meeting the educational needs of local students. In recent years, the government has increased its investment in education, improving the teaching facilities and conditions of schools.
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Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
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Transportation: The transportation conditions of Baoshan Township have been gradually improved, with the main roads within the township being paved. The transportation between the township government and the county seat of Yulong has become more convenient.
Tourism Resources
Baoshan Township is rich in both natural and cultural landscapes. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, the township is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers. In addition, Baoshan Township has preserved many traditional Naxi villages and cultural relics, such as ancient Naxi residences and Dongba cultural sites, which hold high cultural value and potential for tourism development.
Baoshan Township is actively utilizing its unique natural and cultural resources to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Tachang Township (塔城乡) is located in the northwestern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县) and is one of the more remote townships in Yulong County. It is bordered by Fengke Township (奉科乡) to the east, Da Ju Township (大具乡) to the south, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County (宁蒗彝族自治县) to the west, and Yibin County (盐边县), Sichuan Province to the north. The township covers an area of about 400 square kilometers, and the township government is situated approximately 120 kilometers from the county seat of Yulong. Located in a high-altitude cold mountainous area with an average elevation of about 2800 meters, Tachang Township is a typical mountainous agricultural township.
Latest Developments
In 2024, Tachang Township has made significant progress in multiple fields:
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Honors and Recognition: On July 3, 2024, Tachang Township held a “Delivering Good News to Families” event to honor three local active-duty soldiers—Xiao Shaojie, He Liangchun, and He Longquan—who were awarded the Third-Class Merit for their outstanding performance during their military service in 2023. This is the first time in the history of Tachang Township that three soldiers have received this honor simultaneously.
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Forest Fire Response: On April 11, 2023, a forest fire broke out in Duiman Village (堆满村) of Tachang Township. After six days of strenuous firefighting efforts, all open flames were extinguished, and the fire site has entered the cleanup and monitoring phase.
Economic Development
The economy of Tachang Township is primarily based on agriculture, with main crops including corn, wheat, and barley. In recent years, the township has developed characteristic agriculture according to local conditions, such as the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and high-mountain vegetables. Additionally, Tachang Township has been actively developing animal husbandry, mainly raising cattle, sheep, and pigs.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: Tachang Township has several primary schools and one middle school, which basically meet the educational needs of local students. In recent years, the government has increased its investment in education, improving the teaching facilities and conditions of schools.
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Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
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Transportation: The transportation conditions of Tachang Township have been gradually improved, with the main roads within the township being paved. The transportation between the township government and the county seat of Yulong has become more convenient.
Tourism Resources
Tachang Township is rich in both natural and cultural landscapes. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, the township is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers. In addition, Tachang Township has preserved many traditional Naxi villages and cultural relics, such as ancient Naxi residences and Dongba cultural sites, which hold high cultural value and potential for tourism development.
Tachang Township is actively utilizing its unique natural and cultural resources to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Ludian Township (鲁甸乡) is located in the northwestern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), at the junction of Lijiang, Diqing, and Nujiang prefectures. It is situated in the heart of Laojun Mountain (老君山), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Three Parallel Rivers.” The township has a forest area of 46,000 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 80%, and is home to the largest and most well – preserved virgin forest in Yunnan Province. Ludian Township is home to seven ethnic groups, including the Naxi, Pumi, Lisu, Yi, Han, Tibetan, and Bai.
Economic Development
Ludian Township is renowned as the “Hometown of Yunnan Medicinal Herbs” and is a famous base for the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials. In 2024, the area under cultivation for medicinal herbs reached 85,000 mu (亩), with an expected output value exceeding 750 million yuan. In recent years, with the support of funds from the Shanghai – Yunnan cooperation projects, Ludian Township has constructed a comprehensive market facility integrating the trading, distribution, storage, cold storage, and logistics of traditional Chinese medicinal materials, further perfecting the industrial chain of medicinal herbs. In addition, Ludian Township has actively developed “order – based planting” and cooperated with enterprises such as Yunnan Baiyao Group to promote standardized, scaled, and standardized cultivation of medicinal herbs.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: Ludian Township has several primary schools and one middle school, which basically meet the educational needs of local students. In 2024, the Ludian Township Central School issued a recruitment announcement for primary school teachers (professional and technical positions).
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Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
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Transportation: The transportation conditions of Ludian Township have been gradually improved, with the main roads within the township being paved. The transportation between the township government and the county seat of Yulong has become more convenient.
Tourism Resources
Ludian Township is rich in both natural and cultural landscapes. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, the township is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers. In addition, Ludian Township has preserved many traditional Naxi villages and cultural relics, such as ancient Naxi residences and Dongba cultural sites, which hold high cultural value and potential for tourism development.
Latest Developments
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Industrial Park Construction: On January 8, 2024, the inauguration ceremony of the Ludian “Digital and Intelligent Cloud Medicine” Industrial Park, a local medicinal material production warehouse, was held in Ludian Township, Yulong County, Lijiang City. The industrial park will provide comprehensive services from bidding and procurement to logistics, finance, and insurance for planting partners, ensuring stable income for growers and sustainable development.
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“Two Centers” in Operation: In December 2024, the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Agricultural Products Distribution Center in Xinzhhu Village and the Special Agricultural Products Material Center of Ashizhu Agricultural Cooperative in Ludian Township were completed and put into operation. The two centers, with an investment of 2.1 million yuan from the central government’s financial funds for rural revitalization, have completed the project construction.
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Development of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry: In 2024, the area under cultivation for traditional Chinese medicinal materials in Ludian Township reached 85,000 mu, with an expected output value exceeding 750 million yuan. Through cooperation with enterprises such as Yunnan Baiyao Group, Ludian Township has promoted the transformation and upgrading of the traditional Chinese medicine industry, gradually forming a relatively complete industrial chain from seedling propagation, standardized cultivation, primary processing at the place of origin to storage and logistics, and market sales.
Ludian Township is actively utilizing its unique natural and cultural resources to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Longpan Township (龙蟠乡) is located in the northwestern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市), Yunnan Province. It lies at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) and along the banks of the Jinsha River (金沙江). The township is bordered by Da Ju (大具) and Bai Sha (白沙) of Yulong County to the east, connected to La Shi (拉市), Tai An (太安), Jiu He (九河), and Shi Gu (石鼓) townships to the south, and overlooks the Tiger Leaping Gorge Town (虎跳峡镇) in Shangri-La County (香格里拉县), Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (迪庆藏族自治州) across the river to the northwest. With a total area of 306.8 square kilometers, the township government is situated in Longpan (龙蟠), 64 kilometers away from the county seat, at an elevation of 1800 meters. Longpan Township comprises six village committees (龙蟠、兴文、鲁南、新尚等) and 33 villagers’ groups. The total population at the end of the year is 10,665 people, including 10,137 agricultural population and 528 non-agricultural population.
Economic Development
Longpan Township is a core area of the “Three Parallel Rivers” (三江并流). In recent years, the township has firmly established new development concepts. With the construction of the Jinsha River Green Economic Corridor as the guiding principle, it has relied on its favorable ecological environment to develop rural tourism. The township has created the San Gu Shui Scenic Area (三谷水景区) within its jurisdiction, transforming resource advantages into development advantages and truly realizing the transformation from green waters and mountains to gold and silver mountains. Longpan Township has also actively developed characteristic agriculture, such as the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and flue-cured tobacco. In 2024, the tobacco leaf cultivation in Longpan Township entered the vigorous growth stage. The Yulong County Branch of Lijiang City Tobacco Company actively promoted the tobacco leaf cultivation insurance work to safeguard agricultural production.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: Longpan Township has several primary schools and one middle school, which basically meet the educational needs of local students.
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Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
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Transportation: The transportation conditions of Longpan Township have been gradually improved. The main roads within the township have been paved, and the transportation between the township government and the county seat of Yulong has become more convenient. In addition, Longpan Township has actively promoted the construction of urban and rural human settlements infrastructure. The small town infrastructure and rural power grid have been renovated. The small town sewage treatment plant has been put into use, and the communication network and postal facilities have been upgraded.
Tourism Resources
Longpan Township is rich in both natural and cultural landscapes. The Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, located in the northeast of Longpan Township, is one of the deepest canyons in China. The scenic area integrates “depth, danger, strangeness, uniqueness, and beauty” into one view. The south bank is the Yulong Snow Mountain with an elevation of 5596 meters, and the north bank is the Habo Snow Mountain with an elevation of 5396 meters. The maximum relative height difference reaches 3900 meters. In addition, Longpan Township has preserved many traditional Naxi villages and cultural relics, such as ancient Naxi residences and Dongba cultural sites, which hold high cultural value and potential for tourism development.
Longpan Township is actively utilizing its unique natural and cultural resources to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Tai’an Township (太安乡) is located in the central part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市), Yunnan Province, and is an important component of Yulong County. It is bordered by Jiuhe Township (九河乡) to the east, Laoshi Town (拉市镇) to the south, Liming Township (黎明乡) to the west, and Da Ju Township (大具乡) to the north. The township covers a total area of about 300 square kilometers, and the township government is situated approximately 40 kilometers from the county seat of Yulong. Located in a plateau mountainous area with an average elevation of about 2500 meters, Tai’an Township has a cool climate and is a typical mountainous agricultural township.
Economic Development
The economy of Tai’an Township is primarily based on agriculture, with main crops including corn, wheat, and barley. In recent years, the township has developed characteristic agriculture according to local conditions, such as the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and high – mountain vegetables. Additionally, Tai’an Township has been actively developing animal husbandry, mainly raising cattle, sheep, and pigs. In 2024, Tai’an Township collaborated with local agricultural enterprises to promote the standardized production and sales of agricultural products, further enhancing the market competitiveness of these products.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: Tai’an Township has several primary schools and one middle school, which basically meet the educational needs of local students. In recent years, the government has increased its investment in education, improving the teaching facilities and conditions of schools.
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Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
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Transportation: The transportation conditions of Tai’an Township have been gradually improved. The main roads within the township have been paved, and the transportation between the township government and the county seat of Yulong has become more convenient. In addition, Tai’an Township has actively promoted the construction of urban and rural human settlements infrastructure. The small – town infrastructure and rural power grid have been renovated. The small – town sewage treatment plant has been put into use, and the communication network and postal facilities have been upgraded.
Tourism Resources
Tai’an Township is rich in both natural and cultural landscapes. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, the township is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers. In addition, Tai’an Township has preserved many traditional Naxi villages and cultural relics, such as ancient Naxi residences and Dongba cultural sites, which hold high cultural value and potential for tourism development. In 2024, Tai’an Township developed rural tourism and created several characteristic tourism routes, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the local culture and natural beauty.
Latest Developments
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Characteristic Agricultural Development: In 2024, Tai’an Township collaborated with local agricultural enterprises to promote the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and high – mountain vegetables, further enhancing the market competitiveness of agricultural products.
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Improvement of Living Environment: Tai’an Township actively promoted the construction of urban and rural human settlements infrastructure. The small – town infrastructure and rural power grid have been renovated. The small – town sewage treatment plant has been put into use, and the communication network and postal facilities have been upgraded.
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Rural Tourism Development: In 2024, Tai’an Township developed rural tourism and created several characteristic tourism routes, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the local culture and natural beauty.
Tai’an Township is actively utilizing its unique natural and cultural resources to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Laoshi Township (拉市乡) is located in the southwestern part of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市), Yunnan Province, and is an important part of Yulong County. It is bordered by Tai’an Township (太安乡) to the east, Da Dong Township (大东乡) of Gucheng District (古城区) to the south, Liming Township (黎明乡) to the west, and Longpan Township (龙蟠乡) to the north. The township covers a total area of about 350 square kilometers, and the township government is situated approximately 30 kilometers from the county seat of Yulong. Located in a plateau mountainous area with an average elevation of about 2400 meters, Laoshi Township has a mild climate and is a typical mountainous agricultural township.
Economic Development
The economy of Laoshi Township is primarily based on agriculture, with main crops including corn, wheat, and barley. In recent years, the township has developed characteristic agriculture according to local conditions, such as the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and high – mountain vegetables. Additionally, Laoshi Township has been actively developing animal husbandry, mainly raising cattle, sheep, and pigs. In 2024, Laoshi Township collaborated with local agricultural enterprises to promote the standardized production and sales of agricultural products, further enhancing the market competitiveness of these products.
Infrastructure and Social Undertakings
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Education: Laoshi Township has several primary schools and one middle school, which basically meet the educational needs of local students. In recent years, the government has increased its investment in education, improving the teaching facilities and conditions of schools.
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Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
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Transportation: The transportation conditions of Laoshi Township have been gradually improved. The main roads within the township have been paved, and the transportation between the township government and the county seat of Yulong has become more convenient. In addition, Laoshi Township has actively promoted the construction of urban and rural human settlements infrastructure. The small – town infrastructure and rural power grid have been renovated. The small – town sewage treatment plant has been put into use, and the communication network and postal facilities have been upgraded.
Tourism Resources
Laoshi Township is rich in both natural and cultural landscapes. Laoshi Lake (拉市海), an important tourist attraction in Laoshi Township, is a seasonal plateau lake and also the first nature reserve named after a “wetland” in Yunnan Province. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, the township is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers. In addition, Laoshi Township has preserved many traditional Naxi villages and cultural relics, such as ancient Naxi residences and Dongba cultural sites, which hold high cultural value and potential for tourism development. In 2024, Laoshi Township developed rural tourism and created several characteristic tourism routes, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the local culture and natural beauty.
Latest Developments
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Characteristic Agricultural Development: In 2024, Laoshi Township collaborated with local agricultural enterprises to promote the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials and high – mountain vegetables, further enhancing the market competitiveness of agricultural products.
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Improvement of Living Environment: Laoshi Township actively promoted the construction of urban and rural human settlements infrastructure. The small – town infrastructure and rural power grid have been renovated. The small – town sewage treatment plant has been put into use, and the communication network and postal facilities have been upgraded.
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Rural Tourism Development: In 2024, Laoshi Township developed rural tourism and created several characteristic tourism routes, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the local culture and natural beauty.
Laoshi Township is actively utilizing its unique natural and cultural resources to promote comprehensive development in the economy, society, and tourism, striving to achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
Qihе Town （七河镇）is located to the south of Lijiang Ancient District, bordering Jinjiang Bai Ethnic Township to the southeast, Heqing County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to the south, Taian Township and Huangshan Town of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County to the west, Jinshan Bai Ethnic Township and Jin’an Town to the north, and is separated from Yongshеng County by the Jinsha River to the northeast. The town government is located 17 kilometers from the district government, covering a total area of 366.3 square kilometers. As of the end of 2019, the registered population of Qihе Town was 22,465.
Historical Evolution
During the Qing Dynasty, it was known as Qihе Li, and in the Republican era, it was called Linan Township. Qihе Township was established in 1988 and was upgraded to a town in April 2012.
Natural Environment
Climate
The town experiences a subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by warm winters and cool summers, with spring-like weather throughout the year. The average annual temperature is 14.6°C, with an average annual precipitation of 950 mm and an average annual sunshine duration of 2,600 hours.
Soil
The soil types include brown soil, loose and fertile red soil, and paddy soil.
Vegetation
The vegetation primarily consists of Yunnan pine, mixed forests, and shrubbery.
Natural Disasters
The main natural disasters include droughts, windstorms, hailstorms, mudslides, and earthquakes. Hailstorms occur every rainy season, with the most severe hailstorm in 2011 affecting 1,275.7 mu of farmland, completely destroying 180.7 mu, and causing an economic loss of 668,000 yuan.
Economic Development
In 2019, the rural economic income of Qihе Town reached 432 million yuan, an increase of 8% year-on-year. The per capita annual income of farmers was 19,870.92 yuan, also an 8% increase. There are 6 industrial enterprises, all of which are above a certain scale, and 18 comprehensive stores or supermarkets with a business area of over 50 square meters.
Historical and Cultural Background
Origin of the Name
The name “Qihе” (七河) originated from seven families with the surname He who settled and formed a village, initially called “Qihe” (七和), which later evolved into “Qihе” (七河).
Cultural Protection Units
There is one national key cultural protection unit and four municipal and district-level cultural protection units.
Scenic Spots
Jinlong Bridge (金龙桥)
Also known as Zili Bridge (梓里桥), located in Yangjian Village (羊见村) of Qihе Town, it is the only surviving chain bridge on the Yangtze River. It is the earliest, longest, widest, and most chain-rich ancient chain bridge in China. It was listed as a national key cultural protection unit in the sixth batch in 2006.
Guanyin Gorge Scenic Area (观音峡景区)
Located in Xiguan Village (西关村) of Qihе Town, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, it is a national 4A-level scenic area that integrates various natural and cultural landscapes.
Jinlong Village (金龙村)
This village combines rose germplasm resources, “rose sea landscape,” ethnic cultural displays, and leisure tourism, making it a modern tourism service base with comprehensive facilities and intensive elements.
Jin’an Town is located in the eastern part of Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, and is known as the eastern gateway of Lijiang City. It is bordered by Songping Township and Da’an Township of Yongsheng County across the Jinsha River to the east, adjacent to Quhe Town to the south, and connected to Jinshan Bai Autonomous Township to the west and north. The town government is located 19 kilometers away from the district government. The total area of the jurisdiction is 144.5 square kilometers, with the maximum east-west distance being 14 kilometers and the maximum north-south distance being 18.5 kilometers.
Climate and Natural Resources
Jin’an Town has a vertical climate distribution. The western mountainous area features a cold mountain climate, while the eastern Jinsha River valley area belongs to a typical arid valley climate of the Jinsha River, with an average annual precipitation of 850 millimeters and an average annual temperature of 13℃. The town has a forest area of 186,000 acres, with a forest coverage rate of 78.55%, ranking first in the district.
Demographics and Culture
As of the end of 2019, Jin’an Town had a registered population of 6,065 people, with the Naxi ethnic group accounting for more than 95% of the total population. Other ethnic minorities such as Miao, Bai, and Tibetan are also distributed in the area. The Naxi people here maintain their traditional living and working habits. During the “Sanduo Festival” (三朵节), Naxi people will gather in the mountains and fields on the outskirts of the village to dance in traditional costumes.
History
Jin’an Town has a long history. It was called Dongxiang Ge’erli (东香格里) in the Qing Dynasty. Before Lijiang was upgraded from a prefecture to a city, it was known as Longshan Township (龙山乡). In 2003, it was renamed Jin’an Township (金安乡), and in April 2012, it was upgraded to a town. As of October 2021, the town administers seven administrative villages, with the town government located in Longshan Village (龙山村).
Economy
In terms of economy, the total rural economic income of the town reached 102 million yuan in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 45%; the total fiscal revenue reached 19.09 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22%; and the per capita net income of farmers reached 19,800 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.5%. Jin’an Town is a key township in the construction of Lijiang’s “Cloud Medicine Hometown.” In 2019, a total of 1,600 acres of traditional Chinese medicinal materials such as Chonglou (重楼), Xuduan (续断), and Dudingzi (独定子) were planted, with an estimated output value of more than 10 million yuan. In addition to the medicinal material planting industry, local planting industries such as May peaches, walnuts, Sichuan pepper, and loquats, as well as animal husbandry including pigs, cattle, sheep, and poultry, have also developed on a considerable scale. Meanwhile, passenger and freight transportation and catering industries have also seen certain development.
Tourism Resources
Jin’an Town is rich in tourism resources. The “Ten Thousand Mu Rhododendron Forest” (万亩杜鹃林), located in Guangle Second Village (光乐二村), is one of the Naxi love sanctuaries. The core area covers about 45,000 acres, and it is only 28 kilometers away from Lijiang urban area, which gives it a good locational advantage.
Transportation
Jin’an Town has convenient transportation. The Jin’an Jinsha River Bridge (金安金沙江大桥) is a key project of the national expressway network G4216 Chengdu-Lijiang Expressway (华坪至丽江段). It is the world’s largest span mountain suspension bridge. After the completion of the Huali Expressway (华丽高速公路), the driving time from Lijiang to Chengdu will be shortened to about 8 hours.
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