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Lincang

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Updated Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Lincang month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Lincang are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and August the wettest (about 299 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January18.87.1399.7
February21.68.51810.4
March24.910.92110.8
April26.513.65211.2
May27.316.210611.1
June26.618.42379.5
July26.018.62978.5
August26.018.42999.1
September25.517.42119.6
October23.615.41379.3
November21.911.0569.6
December19.88.2199.6

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What is being reported around Lincang

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People and places shaping Lincang

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Past and future events in Lincang

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2003

    On December 26, 2003, the state council approved the cancellation of Lincang District and set up prefecture-level Lincang city.

  2. Lincang becomes prefecture‑level city

    On December 26, 2003, the State Council approved the cancellation of Lincang District and established Lincang as a prefecture‑level city.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Lincang Boshang Airport

    The main airport serving Lincang, listed under the city's transport infrastructure.

  • Dali–Lincang railway

    Railway connecting Dali and Lincang, part of the region's transport network.

  • World's oldest cultivated tea tree

    A 3,200‑year‑old pu'er tea tree located in Jinxiu village, Xiaowan town, Fengqing County, highlighted as a natural heritage site.

  • World's oldest cultivated tea tree (Jinxiu village)

    A tea tree estimated to be about 3,200 years old, located in Jinxiu village, Xiaowan town, Fengqing County, highlighted as a natural resource of Lincang.

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01 · Overview

Lincang, in brief

Lincang is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Lincang took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Lincang

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Lincang

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Lincang

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Lincang

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Lincang

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08 · Questions

Questions about Lincang

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincang

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01 · Q&A

Where is Lincang located and what are its coordinates?

Lincang is situated in China at geographic coordinates 23.8797, 100.0945 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Lincang?

Lincang has a recorded population of approximately 323,708 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Lincang?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Lincang include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

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