Shiping County
Shiping County () is a county in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in the southern part of the 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 . 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 Xincheng () Daqiao () Ethnic groups Shiping County has the following ethnic groups (Shiping County Gazetteer 1990:655-669). Yi people Niesupo (exonym: Sandaohong ; 90,000 people) Niesupo (exonym: Huayao ; 26,000 people) Pula (about 100 people) Shansu (about 100 people) Hani people Dai people Hui people Bai people Han people Culture The county is known throughout China for its traditional dances and songs. The