Kunming’s Chenggong district and Anning city have been listed in the 2022 China’s cities with best climate for living, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
The list aims to enhance public awareness of climate change and facilitate the building of beautiful cities and local economies.
It is regarded as an important measure for implementing the development philosophy of “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, and to promote ecological civilization.
With an average annual temperature of 14.9 degrees Celsius, and a forest coverage rate of 66 percent, Anning boasts year-round spring views with clean skies, fresh air, green mountains, and flowers blooming all year.
In recent years, Anning has continuously upgraded its tourism service infrastructure. Last year, several commercial and logistics projects, such as the Wanda Plaza and the ProLogis Logistics Park, were completed and put into operation. Cultural and tourism projects, such as the Yulongwan Lakeview Hotel and the Qiangwei Garden Complex, have also been added, and Yulongwan Park has been listed as a National 4A-level scenic spot. Through such efforts, the city's comprehensive tourism income achieved 4.11 billion yuan last year, an increase of 25 percent year-on-year.
Chenggong has sufficient sunlight, with an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine annually and an average annual temperature of 14.7°C. There are 5 seasonal rivers, including the Liangwang River, all of which belong to the Yangtze River system.
The groundwater in the territory is widely distributed, and there is also 75 square kilometers of Dianchi Lake waters.
