According to official inquiries, the journey from Pu 'er to Lancang is 272 kilometers, and it takes about 5 hours by car.
Pu 'er, alias Simao, is a municipality directly under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province, located in the southwest of Yunnan Province. Pu 'er has jurisdiction over 9 counties, 1 district and 103 township (town), covering an area of 45,000 square kilometers.