Shiping County
Shiping County is a county in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in southeastern Yunnan province, China. It is located about from Kunming, the provincial capital. The county has a population of approximately 280,000 and its area is.
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.
Notable sights
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 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.
Administrative divisions
In the present, Shiping County has 7 towns and 2 townships.;7 towns
;2 townships
Ethnic groups
Shiping County has the following ethnic groups.- Yi people
- *Niesupo 聂苏颇
- *Niesupo
- *Pula 朴喇
- *Shansu 山苏
- Hani people
- Dai people
- Hui people
- Bai people
- Han people
Culture
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.Cuisine
Among the county's culinary specialties is Shípíng dòufu. Agricultural products include fruits such asoranges and yangmei.