Lincang is a beautiful and fertile land by the Lancang river. On this land, 23 ethnic minorities live and breed for generations. Lincang of Yunnan province is also an important gateway from Yunnan province to Myanmar and southeast Asia, known as the "southern silk road". Lincang enjoys a subtropical low-latitude mountain monsoon climate, with small the temperature difference among the four seasons, distinct dry and wet seasons, abundant rainfall and sunlight. It has the reputation of "Asia constant temperature city". The climate here is warm and humid, the natural environment is beautiful and colorful. Every year, a large number of tourists come to Lincang for sightseeing.
Highlights:
- Abundant Tourism Sources: Lincang climate is warm and moist, the natural environment is beautiful and colorful, there are a lot of tourism resources. Main scenic spots in Lincang include Wengding Wa Ethnic Village, Lincang Tea Culture Garden, Cangyuan Cliff Painting, Lushi Old Town, etc.
- Tea and Mango: Fengqing county in Lincang city is the world famous "Hometown of Dianhong Black Tea". Lincang has a long history of tea culture, and there are quite a few tea plantations. Moreover, Yongde county of Lincang city is called "the Hometown of Mango in China". Every year, Mango Cultural Tourism Festival is held in Yongde County.
- Ethnic Minorities: Except for Han, there are other 23 ethnic groups in Lincang. Among them, 11 ethnic groups, including Yi, Wa, Dai, Lahu, Bulang, Lisu, Hui, Miao, Deang, Bai and Jingpo, live in Lincang for generations. Lincang is the hometown of Wa in the world, is one of the birthplaces of Wa culture. Every year, Monihei Carnival of Wa Ethnic Minority in Cangyuan County attracts a crowd of tourists.