Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, abbreviated as "Diqing Prefecture", is an ethnic autonomous prefecture under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province, with its capital in Shangri La City. It is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, at the junction of Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan provinces, between 98 ° 20 ′ -100 ° 19 ′ E longitude and 26 ° 52 ′ -29 ° 16 ′ N latitude. It belongs to temperate and cold temperate monsoon climate, with obvious characteristics of low latitude plateau monsoon climate, distinct dry and wet areas, and a total area of 23870 square kilometers.As of the end of 2024, the permanent population of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture was 395000.
Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture means "a place of good luck and prosperity" in Tibetan. Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is a national level Diqing ethnic cultural and ecological protection zone. The main scenic spots (spots) in the territory include the highest peak in Yunnan, Meili Snow Mountain, Kagebo Peak, the deepest canyon in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Baishuitai, the birthplace of Dongba culture, "Immortal Heritage Land", Mingyong Glacier, the lowest modern glacier in China's latitude, Pudacuo National Park, Gardan Songzanlin Temple, Birang Canyon, Haba Snow Mountain, Samarge, Qianhu Mountain, Yila Grassland, Neru Forest Area, Cizhong Catholic Church, Damo Zushi Cave, the First Bay of the Yangtze River, Balagezong Grand Canyon, etc.