Yunnan topographic maps

Average elevation: 1,882 m

Average elevation: 1,676 m

Its low latitude tempered by its high elevation, Dali has a mild subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) with short, mild, dry winters and warm, rainy summers. Frost may occur in winter but the days still generally warm up to 16 °C (61 °F) or more. During summer, a majority of the days features some…

Average elevation: 2,172 m

Yingjiang county is mountainous with several alluvial plains. The county has various climate types, with ranges from the tropical, the subtropical, to the temperate zones. Intact forests can be seen in the mountains above 2,000 m (6,600 ft). The elevations vary from 210 to 3,404.6 m (689 to 11,170 ft).

Average elevation: 1,428 m

Average elevation: 843 m

Average elevation: 1,263 m

Average elevation: 2,168 m

Being located at an altitude of 3,300 metres (10,800 ft), Dêqên lies in the transition between a subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) and humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb), which is remarkable for its latitude. Although mean maximum temperatures, as in Lhasa and Shigatse, stay above freezing…

Average elevation: 3,590 m

Average elevation: 1,120 m

Average elevation: 744 m

Owing to its low latitude and high elevation, the city centre of Lijiang experiences a mild subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb). Winters are mild and very dry and sunny (>70% possible sunshine), although average lows in December and January are just below the freezing mark; January, the coolest month,…

Average elevation: 2,735 m

Average elevation: 1,485 m

Average elevation: 3,328 m

Average elevation: 1,922 m

Average elevation: 1,502 m

Average elevation: 2,093 m