Tacheng Town in Yulong County, Lijiang

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:

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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 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.