Mengdong

Town in Yunnan, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mengdong (Chinese: 勐董; Va: Meng Doung[1] / Gaeng Dum[2]) is a town of Cangyuan Va Autonomous County and the government seat of the county. Guangyun Temple was built in 1828, which is one of the major historical and cultural sites of China. Mengdong is also a land port of China which connects to Wa State of Myanmar.[3]

CountryChina
Established time1936
Quick facts Chinese: 勐董Va: Meng Doung / Gaeng Dum, Country ...
Mengdong
Chinese: 勐董
Va: Meng Doung / Gaeng Dum
Mengdong town hall
Mengdong town hall
Mengdong Town (red) in Cangyuan County
Mengdong Town (red) in Cangyuan County
Coordinates: 23°08′51″N 99°14′57″E
CountryChina
ProvinceYunnan
Prefecture-level cityLincang
CountyCangyuan Va Autonomous County
Established time1936
Area
  Total
260.07 km2 (100.41 sq mi)
Population
  Total
35,741
  Density137.43/km2 (355.94/sq mi)
Postal code
677499
Phone number883
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