Yonghe Border Port in Cangyuan County, Lincang

Chinese Name: 永和口岸
English Name: Yonghe Border Port
Keywords: Yonghe Border Port, Cangyuan attractions, where to visit in Cangyuan
Location: Cangyuan Va Autonomous County (14 KM away from Cangyuan County)
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All the day

Yonghe Border Port (永和口岸) is located at the 167th Border Monument (界碑) on the China-Myanmar border, forming a unique “One Mountain, Two Countries” border landscape. The monument is split by the central line, marking the boundary between China and Myanmar. The port is situated just a bridge away from Wa State (佤邦) in Myanmar, where the local Wa ethnic communities maintain a long tradition of intermarriage and mutual market trade, sharing public resources such as roads and water.

Core Functions of the Border Port

Yonghe Border Port (永和口岸) plays a key role in the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (中国—东盟自由贸易区) as an important trade node, performing three core functions:

  • Cross-Border Logistics: In 2024, the port handled a cargo volume of 819,000 tons, dealing in products such as minerals and agricultural goods.

  • Border Trade: The port’s border trade reached 380 million RMB in 2024, showing an increase of over 60% year-on-year.

  • Customs Services: The port has implemented innovative customs procedures, such as “advance declaration” and “two-step declaration,” improving the customs clearance time by 1.91% compared to the previous year.

Economic Development and Achievements

In 2024, the port achieved several milestones:

  • First Export Processing Business: It successfully completed Yunnan’s (云南) first export processing business for chemical products, including deep processing of products like konjac (魔芋) and sugarcane (甘蔗).

  • Diversified Trade Goods: The port expanded its trade offerings, including the import of Myanmar’s sand ginger (缅甸砂仁) and other medicinal and food products.

  • Enterprise Growth: The port has registered 258 enterprises, with a revenue scale exceeding 325 million RMB.

Infrastructure Development

Yonghe Border Port (永和口岸) continues to upgrade its infrastructure:

  • Commercial and Service Facilities: The Comprehensive Business Service Center (商贸综合服务中心) and Commercial Complex (商业综合体) are set to be completed by 2025.

  • Marble Manufacturing Base (大理石智能制造基地): The marble intelligent manufacturing base has completed its first-phase trial operation.

  • Smart Customs Equipment: The port has equipped itself with intelligent inspection and quarantine equipment and is developing cross-border e-commerce infrastructure.

Cross-Border Law Enforcement Cooperation

In November 2024, Chinese and Myanmar police (中缅警方) cooperated to hand over 763 individuals involved in fraud and related criminal activities, along with the seized items, showcasing the port’s role as a cross-border law enforcement channel. Additionally, the port operates year-round with 365 days of cargo clearance, ensuring continuous cross-border exchange.

Yonghe Border Port (永和口岸) has become a pivotal gateway for China-Myanmar trade and a key element of regional cooperation, boosting economic growth while maintaining strong cultural and trade ties across the border.