Daocheng County
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Daocheng Yading Airport, the world's highest airport, is located in Daocheng County.
History
The explorer Joseph Rock departed from Lijiang in 1928 and visited Daocheng.[1]
After the fall of the Qing dynasty, Xiangcheng and Daocheng fell into chaos. Daocheng was controlled by local chiefs centered in Daoba and the Gangkarling (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".) region from 1930s to 1950s.[2]
Administrative Divisions
Daocheng County is divided into 5 towns and 8 townships.[3][4][5]
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| Jingzhoi Town (Jinzhu) |
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| Shambala Town (Xambala, Xianggelila) |
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| Sumdü Town (Sangdui) |
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| Qugar Town (Jiga) |
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| Gartang Town (Gatong) |
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| Townships | ||||||
| Sammo Township (Shengmu) |
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| Jangrong Township (Julong) |
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| Dêmo Township (Dengpo) |
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| Mangra Township (Mula) |
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| Qêrog Township (Chitu) |
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| Bucang Township (Mengzi) |
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| Kaqa Township (Gaqag, Geka) |
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| Goyagtang Township (Goyatang, Eyatong) |
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Climate
Daocheng has a Monsoon-influenced warm-summer humid continental climate (Dwb) according to the Köppen Climate classification, with humid and rainy and warm summers, and cold and dry winters due to the high pressure that forms over the Tibetan Plateau during those months. Snowfall is most common during spring and autumn, as there is little precipitation during winter.
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References
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External links
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