Jiegao

　　    Jiegao is located 4 kilometers south of Ruili City, covering a total area of 1.92 square kilometers. It borders the town of Muse in Myanmar to the east, south, and north, and is only 500 meters away from the center of Muse. The border line is about 4 kilometers long, with nine boundary markers. A major highway runs north through the town, extending west to Bhamo and Myitkyina and east to Lashio and Mandalay. Jiegao serves as an ideal gateway for southwestern China to access Southeast and South Asia, holding significant economic and strategic importance.

　　  The name "Jiegao" comes from the Dai language, meaning "old city." Legend has it that someone built a city here during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. In 1987, Jiegao was designated as a key area for two-way opening-up along China’s western border, and in February 1991, the "Jiegao Border Trade Economic Zone" was officially approved. Today, 50% to 60% of Yunnan’s border trade goods pass through this area, with over 1,500 vehicles crossing daily. Jiegao has become the largest border trade port in Yunnan.

　　  Traveling from Ruili to Jiegao involves crossing the Jiegao Bridge over the Ruili River. The bridge is 470 meters long, making it the longest road bridge in Yunnan and the longest on the southwestern border to date, hence it is known as the "First Bridge at the Ends of the Earth." Beneath the bridge, the river surges with waves, while lush bamboo forests line both banks. Dai-style houses are tucked among fruit trees, creating beautiful subtropical scenery. Upon entering Jiegao, you’re greeted by a large sculpture. A wide 1.5-kilometer road runs east-west, flanked by a vibrant mix of Dai, Myanmar, Chinese, and Western architectural styles. Shops are filled with handicrafts, cosmetics, clothing, gold, silver, jewelry, and goods from around the world. Merchants from many countries freely conduct business and invest here, contributing to the town’s growing prosperity.

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