Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County

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Geography

It is situated in the upper section of the Ailao Mountains and the Wuliang Mountains.

External links

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• Weishan introduction

Coordinates: 25°15′25.62″N 100°09′56.83″E / 25.2571167°N 100.1657861°E / 25.2571167; 100.1657861