Baoshan, Yunnan

Baoshan () is a prefecture-level city in western Yunnan province, China.

Demography

The prefecture has about 2.5 million inhabitants.

Administrative divisions

The city-prefecture of Baoshan has jurisdiction over five subdivisions - a district and four counties:

Geography

It is located between the border of Myanmar and the river Mekong, in a cattle-rearing area. The Salween River (Nujiang) flows through the entire length of the prefecture, north to south.

Climate

The average temperatures for the town of Baoshan go from +9°C for the coldest month to +21,5°C for the hottest month, with an annual average of +16,3°C (figures in 1990).

Climate

Transport

Baoshan lies on the road from Ruili to Kunming, a road partially upgraded to a four lane highway in places.

Baoshan Airport (AITA Code: BSD) has daily flights to and from Kunming. Flight time is 20 minutes.

See also

• Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas - Unesco World Heritage Site
• Gaoligongshan Mountain

External links

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