Location Map of Mohan Border in Mengla County, XishuangBanna
Mengla County (勐腊县), Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州), Yunnan Province, China
Coordinates
- Located between 101°27′—101°41′E and 21°10′—21°26′N
Bordering Areas
- East: Borders Laos with a 174km boundary line
- South: Connects to Mohan Border Trade Zone (磨憨边境贸易区)
- West: Adjacent to Shangyong Town (尚勇镇) of Mengla County
- North: Neighboring Mengla Town (勐腊镇) of Mengla County
Distances
- 51km from Mengla County seat
- 130km from Jinghong City (景洪市)
- Approximately 600km from Kunming City (昆明市)
Geographical Features
Topography:
- Situated in tropical rainforest region
- Relatively flat terrain surrounded by mountains
Water Systems:
- Nanla River (南腊河) and other waterways provide abundant water resources
Transportation:
- Key node on China-Laos Railway (中老铁路)
- Intersected by Kunmo Expressway (昆磨高速公路, G8511)
- Convenient transportation network
As one of China’s important border ports, Mohan Town serves as both:
- A vital land passage between China and Laos
- A significant gateway to Southeast Asia
Key terms maintained in Chinese with Pinyin:
- All proper names (towns, rivers, roads) kept in Chinese with Pinyin
- Administrative divisions preserved in original format
- Measurement units converted to international standards (km)