What kind of city is Dehong exactly? With an average annual temperature of 20°C, the boundaries between seasons blur, yet it becomes a paradise for all living things to thrive.

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Education is comprehensively laid out, and industries are taking root and flourishing. As you feel the pulse of the city in your steps, looking up reveals a sky full of brilliant sunshine, while looking down shows wide, expansive roads.

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It's as if mountains, winds, rivers, lakes, and land have jointly wielded a brush, painting unique color spectrums; it's as if small roadside stalls have used "flavor" as their weapon, encircling Dehong into a realm of culinary delights.

Countless roads pass through greenery, every corner is cared for, and every request is met. Living in Dehong brings peace of mind, comfort, and reassurance.

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This is Dehong, a poetic city that is "great in every way".

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Dehong is "great in every way", "great" in its beautiful scenery and excellent ecology

Belonging to the typical South Asian tropical monsoon climate, it has no severe cold in winter or scorching heat in summer, with flowers blooming year-round and fruits bearing throughout the year, truly a ecological garden city and a fruit and flower garden city.

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The essence of the primeval forests has transformed into streams and waterfalls, stirring the soul.

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Ancient tea gardens are dotted with scattered homestays, humming life's melodies amidst picturesque landscapes.

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Majestic mountain ranges open their embraces, respecting every freely growing life, encountering wild animals and plants is a common occurrence.

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Hornbill, a national first-class protected bird, frequently visits the urban areas. Peafowls stroll leisurely in parks, and the Phayre's leaf monkey, Chinese pangolin, and clouded leopard roam the forests.

This magical land of Dehong showcases the vitality of life, becoming a beautiful home where cities are livable and suitable for business, and villages are green and harmonious.

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Dehong is "great in every way", "great" in that education yields results and labor is rewarded

In Dehong, every seed has suitable soil; every dream shines with dazzling brilliance.

Entering the campus, the fiery red poinciana flowers bloom, and the teaching buildings are brand new. Classrooms are spacious and bright, equipped with modern, advanced teaching equipment. There are diverse specialty courses such as hulusi(gourd flute), Dai opera, and brocade weaving. Thousands of students soar like birds on the peaks and roam the blue sky under the high-quality education in Dehong.

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Dehong strives to create a new highland of border opening in Southwest China, with ecological industries and economies continuously releasing new momentum. Industrial parks and entrepreneurial demonstration bases are springing up, fields and farmlands are full of vitality, tourism is booming, leaving ample space for young ideas.

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As a result, countless people return to their hometown or come to Dehong to start businesses, growing flowers, making delicious food videos, producing De'ang sour tea, and inheriting the Klong yao... Dehong is becoming a fertile ground for creating miracles.

Dehong is "great in every way", "great" in that there are beautiful scenery everywhere and delicious cuisine all around

Dehong has a beautiful place that attracts countless tourists every year. The Meng Huan Golden and Silver Pagodas in Mangshi, the Dai ancient town of Jiegao at the Ruili border, and the "One Village Two Countries" have become must-visit attractions for tourists.

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Dehong is also dubbed by netizens as the "pinnacle of Yunnan cuisine." A variety of special breakfast, Dai’s Peacock of Pindehong, Jingpo's Green Leaf Feast, Achang’s hand-pulled rice noodles, and other specialty dishes. Every culinary experience is a carnival for the eyes and taste buds.

The five resident ethnic minorities tell stories of freedom and romance with their colorful cultures, and festivals like the Water-Splashing Festival and the Munao Zongge are celebrated by tens of thousands.

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The "Pineapple Festival," "Pomelo Festival," and a series of sporting events keep Dehong immersed in happiness and joy throughout the year.

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Dehong is "great in every way", "great" in its social stability and people's well-being

The streets and alleys of the past have been revitalized, beautiful villages have become homes where everyone can live in peace, and thousands of roads crisscross. Dehong, where prosperity and tranquility merge, is a stable abode that everyone aspires to.

Children run freely, while the elderly enjoy the taste of "home" at the Happy Dining Hall. In Dehong, every little thing has a unique and warm way of expression.

If you come to Dehong, you can experience an immersive city walk.  Climb the Golden Pagoda to enjoy a stunning sunrise, ride an electric bike on the streets lined with palm trees, leisurely stroll and have a sip of "sa pie", a cup of "pao lu da" or coffee, take some ethnic-style photos, and stay in a Minsu (Chinese-style bed-and-breakfast establishment) by the riverside or near a stone bridge, to experience the aesthetics of Dehong life.

"A Lifestyle Called Yunnan" is fundamentally about the good life of the common people. The "great in every way" beautiful life in Dehong is a vivid embodiment of "a Lifestyle Called Yunnan" in the border ethnic areas, a tangible happy experience for everyone.

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Come to Dehong, walk around and take a look, appreciate the natural scenery, savor the special cuisine, experience the ethnic customs, and immerse yourself in "a kind of happiness called Dehong".

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(Editors: Jennifer, Amy)