Shùnníng

Shunning was a frontier district of western Yunnan, where valleys, forests and passes connect Yi, Bai, Blang, Wa and other communities. Tea grew on the surrounding hills, and caravans carried compressed tea toward Tibetan markets. In 1327 the area submitted to the Yuan and a native Shunning prefecture was established. In 1598 the Ming replaced hereditary local rule with appointed officials, and the Qing established Shunning County in 1770.