How many cities are there in Yunnan?

How many cities are there in Yunnan?

As an important province in southwest China, Yunnan Province is famous for its rich natural landscapes and diverse ethnic cultures. In recent years, the administrative divisions of Yunnan have also attracted much attention. This article will introduce the municipal administrative divisions of Yunnan Province in detail, and combine it with hot topics in the past 10 days to provide readers with comprehensive information.

1. Municipal-level administrative divisions of Yunnan Province

As of 2023, Yunnan Province has jurisdiction over 16 prefecture-level administrative units, including 8 prefecture-level cities and 8 autonomous prefectures. The following is a specific administrative division table:

2. Popular topics in Yunnan in the past 10 days

1.Tourism popularity continues to rise: With the arrival of the summer tourist season, Lijiang, Dali, Xishuangbanna and other places in Yunnan have become popular destinations, and related topics are highly discussed on social media.

2.Minority cultural festivals: Recently, the Torch Festival in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture and the Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna have attracted a large number of tourists, and videos and pictures of related activities have been widely circulated on the Internet.

3.Ecological environment protection: Yunnan’s ecological protection achievements have attracted much attention, especially the Asian elephant protection project in Pu’er City, which has been on the hot search several times in the past 10 days.

4.Transportation infrastructure progress: The operation of the China-Laos Railway (China-Laos) continues to trigger discussions. This railway is of great significance to Yunnan’s economic development and regional connectivity.

3. Introduction to the characteristics of each city in Yunnan

1.Kunming City: The capital of Yunnan Province, known as the "Spring City", is the political, economic and cultural center.

2.Lijiang City: Famous for its ancient city and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is a world cultural heritage site.

3.Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture: The natural scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake complements the Bai culture.

4.Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture: The tropical rainforest landscape and Dai customs are uniquely charming.

4. Summary

There are 8 prefecture-level cities and 8 autonomous prefectures in Yunnan Province, each with its own unique natural and cultural characteristics. Recently, the topics of tourism, culture and ecological protection in Yunnan have remained hot, demonstrating the infinite charm of this land. We hope that through the introduction of this article, readers will have a clearer understanding of Yunnan’s administrative divisions and recent hot spots.