Explanation of Ancient and Modern Names of Kunming

Author: Wu Guangfan
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: After the publication of "Kunming Place Name Encyclopedia," "Explanations of Ancient and Modern Place Names in Kunming" (hereinafter referred to as "Explanations") is about to go into print. The book not only focuses on explaining a large number of Kunming place names but also reflects important information from various aspects of the province. It explores long-established Kunming place names, including historical names such as Yizhou Commandery, Jinning Commandery, Shanchuan Prefecture, and Yazhicheng, as well as interprets a large number of new place names that have emerged since the reform and opening-up. It provides detailed introductions to existing place names in the Kunming region and elaborates on the place names of counties, cities, and villages in Kunming, especially those around Dianchi Lake, in line with the new development of the urban system centered around Dianchi Lake. It examines the ethnic language origins, origins, meanings, and evolution of all place names in the city, and uses place names as a medium to showcase in-depth and broad historical and contemporary information about Yunnan and Kunming, enhancing the encyclopedic, educational, and engaging nature of the book. It also helps in theive protection of various place names during urbanization, preventing important historical place names from disappearing due to their lack of recognition. Additionally, it aids people in understanding the origins of new urban area place names, the development of modern Kunming, the growth of the tourism industry, and the improvement of its cultural standards.