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Tengchong County lies at the western foot of
Gaoligong Mountains, in the western part of Yunnan Province. The
Dieshui River-a tributary of the Dayingjiang River-winds its way
round the city. Bordering on Keqinbang of Burma on the west with a
boundary line of 148.7 kilometers, the county has an area of 5,693
square
 kilometers and a population of 530,000. This population
consists of more than 10 ethnic groups, such as the Hans, Dais, Bais, Huis, Lisus, Achangs, and others, each with their own rich
and colorful cultures and customs. Tengchog is a famous historic
and cultural town, known as "the Homeplace of Overseas Chinese"
and " Land of Culture". Besides, it is a "Geological Museum", a
"Natural Botanical Garden" and a "Natural Museum" that scientists
long to visit.
Tengchong has a long history. In the Western Han
Dynasty, it was called Dianyue; in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it
belonged to Yongchang Jun. Tengchong occupies an important
geographical position so that it has been regarded as an important
town on the ancient Yunnan-Burma Road and as a gateway to the
neighboring countries in the western part of Yunnan Province. In
the Yuan Dynasty, Tengchong Fu was set up. During the Republic of
China, Tengchong was made a county. Tengchong is situated in a
border area and is a town of strategic importance. During the
Anti-Japanese War, Tengchong was a main battlefield in the western
part of Yunnan.
 Tengchong is famous for its history and culture,
its outstanding people, its beautiful scenery and historical
relics. Abounding in volcanic and geothermal scenic spots and
historical relics, Tengchong is listed among China's famous scenic
spots and Yunnan's famous historic and cultural towns. It is also
a county open to other countries and a provincial trade port on
the border.
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