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    Yingjiang County is located at southwest frontier of China and western end of the Hengduan Mountain Range. Enjoying a pleasant climate, it is embraced by the green mountains and lucid river. Yingjiang County is named after the Dayingjiang River running through the whole county, offering the beautiful and majestic scenic attraction at the national level. It is known as the China Jade Raw Material City and China Nut Town. Moreover, Yingjiang offers colorful ethnic culture and unique cultural heritages.

    Highlights of Yingjiang County

    • Natural Landscape: Thanks to the tropical rainforest climate, Yingjing county is endowed with rich natural resources, providing top tourist attractions such as Dayingjiang River, Kaibangya Lake, Tongbiguan King Banyan Tree, Yingjiang Hornbill Valley, etc.
    • Minority Culture: Yingjiang Culture features in the folk culture of the five indigenous ethnic minorities. Dai, Jingpo, Lisu, Achang and De’ang live here generation by generation.  Munaozongge Festival and Kuoshi Festival are recommended for your minority discovery tour. In addition, local people believe in Buddhism, Yunyan Stupa is the most worthy one to pay a visit.
    • Birding Tour: Yingjiang County is paradise for birds, providing pleasant natural resources. It is the No.1 county in China which has the best bird resources. Among all bird watching routes in Yingjiang county, Yingjiang Hornbill Valley is the most unique and fantastic one. It has a good reputation as "China Hornbill Valley".  There is also an event themed on birding in Yingjiang County, the International Bird Watching Festival. If you are a fan of birdwatching, you shouldn't miss it. Our Yingjiang Birding Tours are also recommended to you.

    Yingjiang County Overview will give you a comprehensive understanding of  Yingjiang County in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture including the basic information, geographical location, climate, transportation and so on.

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    Yingjiang County attractions can be your better choice if you are tired of the hustle and bustle of metropolis, providing the tranquility and leisure of small county. Yingjiang enjoys the gifts of nature. When you step on the pure land and take a broad view, charming landscape, rare birds and the colorful ethnic culture. Here, travelers can visit the Buddhist culture, feel the miracle of tropical rain forest -- Tongbiguan King Banyan Tree and unique ethnic minority village in Sudian Lisu Ethnic Town, etc. What a marvelous place! Here are some attractions in Yingjiang county.

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    Yingjiang Tours offer many tour packages for birding, ethnic minority discovery and frontier culture, ect. Yingjiang county boasts charming landscape, unique scenic spots, rare species and colorful ethnic culture. The birding tour is deserve to put on the top of list. Yingjiang is home to many rare birds. We are here to offer the fabulous birding tour experience to Tongbiguan Nature Reserve , Ruili Tropical Forest and Yingjiang Hornbill Valley, etc. There are some options for you to discover the beauty of Yingjiang and experience the local custom.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) lies in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州) along the China–Myanmar border. Although the county has a generally warm subtropical monsoon climate, its dramatic elevation range creates considerable differences between the low river valleys, central basin, forested mountains and northern highlands.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) is a multi-ethnic border destination in western Yunnan, inhabited by Jingpo, Dai, Lisu, De’ang, Han and other communities. Its annual calendar combines traditional religious observances, nationally recognised intangible cultural heritage, village fairs, agricultural celebrations, cultural exhibitions and outdoor sporting events. Large ethnic festivals are concentrated between winter and early summer, while autumn brings harvest celebrations, wetland activities and countywide cultural events.

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    Yingjiang County travel maps show the county’s position in western Dehong and its road connections with neighbouring border areas. Because its forests, lakes, river scenery and ethnic villages are widely dispersed, a detailed destination map is particularly helpful for estimating driving times and selecting suitable accommodation bases.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) is a border county in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州). Accommodation is concentrated in Pingyuan Town (平原镇), the county seat, where travellers will find the widest choice of upscale boutique hotels, locally rated three-star properties, modern business hotels and budget accommodation.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) belongs to Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州) in western Yunnan. Known as the Hometown of Hornbills in China and historically associated with the ancient Kingdom of Elephant Riders, Yingjiang has a food culture shaped by its tropical valleys, mountain forests, ethnic villages and long border with Myanmar.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) lies in the northwestern part of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州), along the China–Myanmar border. Its river valleys, tropical and subtropical forests, mountain settlements and historic trade routes have brought different peoples together for centuries. Dai, Jingpo, Lisu, De’ang and Achang communities continue to preserve distinct languages, festivals, crafts, oral traditions and religious customs across the county.

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    Yingjiang County travel photos capture broad river valleys, subtropical forests, peaceful lakes, rice fields and mist-covered mountains. The county’s landscape changes with elevation and season, providing varied subjects ranging from tropical vegetation and rural farming scenes to sunrise, cloud forests and reflective waters.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) is a multicultural border county in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州). Known as the Hometown of Hornbills in China, Yingjiang brings together Dai, Jingpo, Lisu, De’ang and other ethnic communities. Its tropical valleys, forested mountains and long history of border trade have shaped a shopping culture built around agricultural products, village handicrafts, ethnic clothing and goods from neighboring Myanmar.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) belongs to Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州) in western Yunnan. Surrounded by Myanmar on three sides and extending along more than 200 kilometres of international border, Yingjiang is the largest county in Dehong by area. Dai, Jingpo, Lisu, De’ang, Achang and other ethnic communities have lived here for generations, creating a distinctive environment for border education, multicultural learning and ecological field studies.

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    Yingjiang County (盈江县) belongs to Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州) in western Yunnan. Located along the China–Myanmar border, the county covers approximately 4,429 square kilometres and has a border extending for more than 200 kilometres. The county government is based in Pingyuan Town (平原镇).

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    Location Infomation

  • Chinese Name:盈江县
  • English Name:Yingjiang
  • Location Position:Northwest of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, West of Yunnan Province
  • Population Number:316990
  • Language:Southwestern Mandarin, Yunnan Dialect, Dialect of Western Yunnan, Dai language
  • Postal Code:679300
  • China Country Code:0692
  • Local Time Zone:UTC+8
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    Our Excellent Birding Trip to Yingjiang and Tengchong

    Gary E Loit

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    Our Excellent Birding Trip to Yingjiang and Tengchong

    We recently completed a fantastic birding trip to Yingjiang and Tengchong organized by Yaso Trip and Yunnan Exploration, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience. From the moment we inquired about the trip, the team was attentive, thorough, and incredibly helpful in customizing the itinerary to our birdwatching interests. The planning was impeccable. Yingjiang and Tengchong are known for their rich biodiversity, and we were able to see an incredible variety of species, including rare and endemic birds. Our guide, who was not only highly knowledgeable about the local birdlife but also passionate about the environment, made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Their expertise allowed us to explore hidden gems of birding spots that we never would have found on our own. Our transportation was comfortable, and everything was carefully arranged, from the hotels to meals. The team even ensured that we had the proper gear and supplies for a successful and enjoyable birding adventure. We were particularly impressed with the flexibility of the itinerary. When we wanted to spend a bit more time in one location for a rare sighting, the team was more than accommodating. It felt like the trip was tailored perfectly to our needs and interests. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team at Yaso Trip and Yunnan Exploration for making this such an unforgettable experience. We will definitely be booking with them again for future birding trips and will highly recommend them to fellow birdwatching enthusiasts.
  • Destination(s): Tengchong,Yingjiang County,Baoshan
  • Date of Experience: Jun 25, 2017
  • Tour Customized by: Zeng Yuanyuan
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