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Shiping County
Shiping County (Chinese: 石屏县; pinyin: Shípíng Xiàn) is a county in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in southeastern Yunnan province, China. It is located about 240 km (150 mi) from Kunming, the provincial capital. The county has a population of approximately 280,000 and its area is 3,037 km2 (1,173 sq mi).
Shiping County is located in the northwest of Honghe Prefecture and borders Jianshui County to the east, Honghe County across the Honghe River to the south, Yuanjiang County and Xinping County to the west, and Tonghai County and Eshan County to the north.
The county features many gardens and colorful murals. Yilong Lake, a large fresh water lake with a surface area of 32 square km, is particularly notable for its scenery, including the colorful lotus flowers that bloom on its surface. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the county seat.
The Xiushan Temple is located southwest of the county seat. It was constructed during the Tang dynasty and renamed Xiushan Temple during the Ming dynasty.
In the present, Shiping County has 7 towns and 2 townships.
Shiping County has the following ethnic groups (Shiping County Gazetteer 1990:655-669).[full citation needed]
The county is known throughout China for its traditional dances and songs. The Yi people of Shiping County who live near Yilong Lake perform a form of traditional music called hǎicài qiāng (海菜腔; 'sea grass melody').[1]
Among the county's culinary specialties is Shípíng dòufu (石屏豆腐). Agricultural products include fruits such as oranges and yangmei (Myrica rubra).
Shiping County
Shiping County (Chinese: 石屏县; pinyin: Shípíng Xiàn) is a county in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in southeastern Yunnan province, China. It is located about 240 km (150 mi) from Kunming, the provincial capital. The county has a population of approximately 280,000 and its area is 3,037 km2 (1,173 sq mi).
Shiping County is located in the northwest of Honghe Prefecture and borders Jianshui County to the east, Honghe County across the Honghe River to the south, Yuanjiang County and Xinping County to the west, and Tonghai County and Eshan County to the north.
The county features many gardens and colorful murals. Yilong Lake, a large fresh water lake with a surface area of 32 square km, is particularly notable for its scenery, including the colorful lotus flowers that bloom on its surface. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the county seat.
The Xiushan Temple is located southwest of the county seat. It was constructed during the Tang dynasty and renamed Xiushan Temple during the Ming dynasty.
In the present, Shiping County has 7 towns and 2 townships.
Shiping County has the following ethnic groups (Shiping County Gazetteer 1990:655-669).[full citation needed]
The county is known throughout China for its traditional dances and songs. The Yi people of Shiping County who live near Yilong Lake perform a form of traditional music called hǎicài qiāng (海菜腔; 'sea grass melody').[1]
Among the county's culinary specialties is Shípíng dòufu (石屏豆腐). Agricultural products include fruits such as oranges and yangmei (Myrica rubra).
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