How many states are there in Yunnan? ——Analysis of Yunnan’s administrative divisions and recent hot topics
Yunnan is a multi-ethnic province in southwestern China known for its rich natural landscape and diverse culture. Many people are curious about the administrative divisions of Yunnan, especially the specific number of administrative units at the "state" level. This article will answer this question in detail and attach the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to help readers understand Yunnan more comprehensively.
1. Administrative divisions of Yunnan

Yunnan Province has jurisdiction over multiple administrative units, including prefecture-level cities, autonomous prefectures and municipalities. Among them, "state" refers to an autonomous prefecture, which is a special administrative unit in an area where ethnic minorities live together. The following is the administrative division data of Yunnan:
| Administrative unit type | Quantity | specific name |
|---|---|---|
| prefecture-level city | 8 | Kunming City, Qujing City, Yuxi City, Baoshan City, Zhaotong City, Lijiang City, Pu'er City, Lincang City |
| autonomous prefecture | 8 | Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture |
| municipality | 1 | Jinghong City (county-level city) |
As can be seen from the table, Yunnan has a total of8 autonomous prefectures, these autonomous prefectures reflect the characteristics of multi-ethnic coexistence in Yunnan.
2. Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Combined with recent hot topics across the Internet, the following are topics that have received widespread attention in Yunnan and across the country:
| hot topics | heat index | Main content |
|---|---|---|
| Yunnan tourism peak season is coming | ★★★★★ | With the arrival of summer, there has been a surge in tourists from Dali, Lijiang and other places in Yunnan, and relevant travel guides and attraction recommendations have become popular. |
| Wild mushrooms on the market attract attention | ★★★★ | Wild mushrooms in Yunnan have entered the picking season, and netizens have shared cooking methods and poisoning cases, triggering widespread discussions. |
| Hot weather continues across the country | ★★★★★ | Temperatures in many places have exceeded 40°C, and some areas in Yunnan have become summer resorts due to their cool climate. |
| The movie "She Disappeared" hits theaters | ★★★★ | The box office of the suspense film "The Lost Girl" exceeded 3 billion, and Yunnan, one of the filming locations, has also become a hot topic. |
3. Characteristics of Yunnan Autonomous Prefecture
The eight autonomous prefectures in Yunnan each have their own characteristics. The following are the highlights of some autonomous prefectures:
| Autonomous prefecture name | main ethnic groups | Featured attractions |
|---|---|---|
| Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture | Bai nationality | Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali Ancient City |
| Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture | Dai nationality | Tropical Botanical Garden, Dai Water Splashing Festival |
| Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture | Tibetan | Shangri-La, Meili Snow Mountain |
These autonomous prefectures are not only important destinations for tourism in Yunnan, but also a treasure trove for studying ethnic minority cultures.
4. Summary
There are 8 autonomous prefectures in Yunnan, namely Chuxiong, Honghe, Wenshan, Xishuangbanna, Dali, Dehong, Nujiang and Diqing. These autonomous prefectures showcase Yunnan's diverse ethnic cultures and magnificent natural scenery. Recently, topics such as Yunnan tourism and wild mushrooms have also attracted much attention. If you plan to travel to Yunnan, you might as well learn more about the characteristics of these autonomous prefectures and experience the unique ethnic customs.
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