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yanyuan county is located on the southeast edge of Qinghai-Tibet plateau and the west bank of the lower reaches of Yalong river, with an area of 8,398 square kilometers and a population of 315,. The territory has beautiful scenery, rich products, pleasant climate and honest folk customs. In history, it flourished with the "Southern Silk Road", but now it is famous for its advantages of salt and iron, the victory of mountains and rivers and the marriage customs of Mosuo people in Lugu Lake, and it is known as the mysterious "daughter country".

There are 41 kinds of mineral resources such as salt, iron and gold in the county. There are many rare animals such as black-crowned crane, bear and roe deer. Rich in apples, Phnom Penh melon seeds and other famous specialties, it is the largest apple production base in Southwest China. Any comrade Hao Ju, the former chairman of the Sichuan Provincial People's Congress, once wrote an inscription on Yanyuan: "The victory of mountains and rivers, according to the view of lakes and seas, has the advantages of salt and iron and has the length of trees."

Yanyuan County has jurisdiction over 8 towns, 25 townships and 1 ethnic township: Yanjing Town, Weicheng Town, Meiyu Town, Baiwu Town, Shuhe Town, Huangcao Town, Pingchuan Town, Luguhu Town, Shuanghe Township, Ganhai Township, Xiahai Township, Mianya Township, Gantang Township, Malu Township, Tengqiao Township, Tianwan Township and De Township.