Chinese|EnglishThe Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project is a landmark of 172 major water saving and water supply projects designated by The State Council. It is also the largest and most invested water resources allocations project in the southwest of China. The water receiving areas along the way include Lijiang, Dali, Chuxiong, Kunming, Yuxi and Honghe. After the completion of the central Yunnan water diversion project, it will divert water from the main stream of Jinsha River with relatively abundant water to the central Yunnan region, alleviate the contradiction between urban production and living water in central Yunnan, improve the ecology and water environment of river courses and lakes in the region, and effectively promote the sustainable economic and social development of Yunnan.
