Sunday, September 30, 2012

Lincang, Hometown Of Wa Minority

Lincang, Hometown Of Wa Minority

Lincang Municipality is located in Southwest Yunnan. It has a total population of 
about 2 million, consisting of 8 counties. Its name is derived from Lancang River
 (Mekong River) in its east part. Lincang's Cangyuan County is one of the major 
Wa-inhabited areas in Yunnan Province. The culture of Wa Minority in Lincang is 
the biggest appeal to the outside world.
Main attracions include Cangyuan Cliff Paintings, Wengding Wa Primitive Village, 
Daxueshan Mt., Qinglong Bridge, Nanting River, Nangun River Natural Reserve 
and Fengqing Confucian Temple etc.

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