Yunnan topographic maps

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: 7,126 ft

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: 4,685 ft

Average elevation: 5,499 ft

Average elevation: 6,175 ft

Average elevation: 2,766 ft

Average elevation: 4,144 ft

Average elevation: 7,113 ft

Average elevation: 2,441 ft

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: 11,778 ft

Average elevation: 3,675 ft

Average elevation: 4,872 ft