Yanjin County, County administrative division in Zhaotong, China.
Located in northeastern Yunnan Province at 1,160 meters elevation, Yanjin County spans 1,416 square kilometers across mountainous terrain along the Heng River.
The region traces its origins to the Qin Dynasty when the Bo people established settlements, with the county name officially designated in 1917.
The population of 453,096 residents includes Han Chinese and Yi ethnic groups who maintain traditional festivals centered around agricultural cycles and seasonal changes.
The county contains six towns and four townships, connected by local roads that provide access to accommodations, markets, and administrative services.
The urban areas feature buildings constructed on tall support structures to prevent flooding from the Heng River, earning recognition for their distinctive architectural adaptation.
Location: Zhaotong
Elevation above the sea: 1,160 m
Website: http://ztyj.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 28.11045,104.23277
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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