Nongdao Town

　　Nongdao, meaning "Moss Pond" in the Dai language, is located 30 kilometers from Ruili city center. It lies on the banks of the Ruili River, a river that forms the border between China and Myanmar, and faces the important Myanmar town across the river. The town has multiple ferries and roads leading to places in Myanmar such as Nanlao, Nongshuang, Bingmao, and Guanghan, making trade development very convenient. Nongdao Town has become the frontier and an important part of Ruili, a national-level port. It also boasts rich tourism resources — the world-renowned Treasure Valley is located here, where visitors can pan for rubies and sapphires in the river. During World War II, the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company was relocated to Leiyun in Nongdao, where China’s first airplane was produced.