Lashi Town in Yulong County, Lijiang 

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

• 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.
• Healthcare: The township has a health center equipped with basic medical devices and medical staff, capable of providing basic medical services.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.