Mengmao

Mengmao is a subdistrict in Ruili, Yunnan, China. As of the 2016 statistics it had a population of 104,681 and an area of 232.3 km2. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Ruili.

Etymology
"Mengmao" means "foggy place" in Dai language.

Administrative division
As of 2016, the town is divided into seven villages and eight communities:
 * Youyi Community
 * Luchuan Community
 * Xing'an Community
 * Munao Community
 * Ruifeng Community
 * Menglongsha Community
 * Maoxiang Community
 * Guomen Community
 * Tuanjie
 * Mengmao
 * Jiegang
 * Jiele
 * Jiedong
 * Mangling
 * Mengli

History
Mengmao was designated as a town in 1934 by Ruili Shezhi Bureau. After the establishment of the Communist State in 1949, it came under the jurisdiction of the 1st District of Ruili County. In 1969, during the Cultural Revolution, it was renamed "Mengmao People's Commune" and then "Hongcheng People's Commune". After smashing the Gang of Four, the town reverted to its former name of "Mengmao". The Jiele Township, Yinhe Subdistrict and Ruihong Subdistrict  were merged into Mengmao in January 2005. In October 2006, Tuanjie Village and Maoxiang Community  of Ruili Border Economic Cooperation Zone were merged into Mengmao. Yunnan provincial government approve revoking Mengmao Town and establish Mengmao Subdistrict on 11 August 2021.

Geography
The highest point in the town is Huyong Mountain which stands 2019.2 m above sea level. The lowest point is Bingwu Village, which, at 754 m above sea level. The local forest coverage is 50.48%.

The Shweli River flows through the town.

The Nongmo Lake is an oxbow lake is located in the town.

Economy
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main crops are rice, sugarcane, vegetables, medicinal materials, rubber, coffee and grapefruit.

Demographics
In 2016, the local population was 104,681, including 68,357 Han (65.3%), 28,055 Dai (26.8%) and 3,769 Jingpo (3.6%).

Tourist attractions
There are many natural and cultural landscapes in the town, the most famous of which are the Jiele Gold Pagoda, Nong'an Pagoda, Hansha Temple, Pinglu Townsite, Zhaduo Waterfall, and Nongmo Lake.

Transportation
Mengmao is the end of Longling–Ruili Expressway, China National Highway 320, and China National Highway 556.