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Qujing is a large city in eastern Yunnan province, China.

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It sits on a high area called the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau. Because of where it sits, people once called it the "Throat of Yunnan." It borders Guizhou province to the north and east. To the south, it meets the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, lies just to the west. The city is a key part of a big regional plan. This plan aims to grow the area through 2049.

The weather in Qujing is mild and pleasant. It has a subtropical highland climate. This means the seasons are not too extreme. Winters are short, mild, and dry. You might see frost in the winter months. However, the days usually warm up during the day. Summers are warm and bring plenty of rain. Most of the rain falls between June and October. Many days in the summer feature rainfall. This keeps the land green and healthy.

Many different groups of people live in Qujing. Most residents belong to the Han group.

Ethnic townships in Yunnan Qujing
Ethnic townships in Yunnan Qujing

However, there are many ethnic minority groups too. These include the Yi, Hui, and Hmong people. The Yi and Hui are among the larger minority groups. Other groups include the Miao, Zhuang, and Buyei people. The city is a busy place for many jobs. People work in industries like making cars and tobacco. They also work in power generation and chemical engineering.

Traveling around Qujing and to other cities is easy.

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You can use the Kun Qu Freeway to drive. Buses leave the Qujing Bus Station every half hour. They can take you to Kunming or Dali. Taxis are also available for people to use. The base rate for a taxi is 7 RMB. Trains are a very fast way to travel. An express train can reach Kunming in 90 minutes. A high-speed train can reach Kunming South in 45 minutes.

Qujing is a place of many different parts. The government seat is in the Qilin District. Other important areas include Zhanyi and Malong districts. Xuanwei City is another large part of the area. There are also counties like Luoping and Fuyuan. Qujing has interesting sites like the Jiulong Waterfall. You can also visit the Tiansheng Cave. These places make the region a special part of Yunnan. The city continues to grow and change every year.

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