Baoshan, located in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province, borders the mountains and rivers of Myanmar. Within China it borders the prefecture-level cities of Dali, Lincang, Nujiang, and Dehong. Thirteen ethnic minorities are native to Baoshan. It is the place of origin of the Dai ethnic group and a famous hometown of overseas Chinese. The Southern Silk Road, the Yunnan-Myanmar Highway, and the Stilwell Road pass through it. Its famous attractions include Taibao Mountain, the Gaoligong Mountains, the Volcanic Hot Sea, Heshun Ancient Town, and Banglazhang Hot Spring.