Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

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Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Autonomous prefecture in western Yunnan, China

Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture encompasses 29,459 square kilometers of territory between Cangshan Mountain range and Erhai Lake in Yunnan Province.

The prefecture, established in 1956, occupies lands formerly governed by the Kingdom of Nanzhao and Kingdom of Dali during Tang and Song dynasties.

The Third Month Fair, celebrated from March 15 to 21 in the lunar calendar, brings together local minorities at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.

The prefecture contains twelve administrative divisions, including one county-level city and eleven counties, with its government located in Xiaguan, Dali City.

The Jianchuan Grottoes within the prefecture contain 139 Buddha sculptures carved into rock formations over 1,100 years ago.

Location: Yunnan

Inception: November 16, 1956

Website: http://dali.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 25.60960,100.26640

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:19

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