2. Qujing, known as "the key to Yunnan and Guizhou" and "the throat of Yunnan", is 0/20km away from Kunming/Kloc, the provincial capital, with an area of 890,000km2, diverse landforms and different ethnic customs.
3. Qujing has the unique languages, costumes, customs and beliefs of eight ethnic groups, including Yi, Buyi, Zhuang, Miao and Yao.
4. Qujing is an important industrial and commercial city in Yunnan Province, ranking second in comprehensive strength, and is a regional central city in the Urban Agglomeration Planning of Central Yunnan Province.