| Menglai Township | |
| Translit Lang1: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Type: | Simplified |
| Translit Lang1 Info: | 勐来乡 |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Traditional |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | 勐來鄉 |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Pinyin |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Mènglái Xiāng |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Yunnan |
| Subdivision Type3: | County |
| Subdivision Name3: | Cangyuan Va Autonomous County |
| Area Total Km2: | 188.094 |
| Population: | 14,443 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Coordinates: | 23.2664°N 99.2903°W |
| Pushpin Map: | China Yunnan |
| Pushpin Label Position: | top |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Yunnan |
| Timezone: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 677405 |
| Area Code: | 0883 |
Menglai Township is a rural township in Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan, China.[1] it had a population of 14,443 and an area of 188.094km2. It borders Gengma Dai and Va Autonomous County in the north, Mengsheng Town in the east, Nuoliang Township and Mengjiao Township in the south, and Banhong Township in the west.
The word Menglai is transliteration in Wa language. "Meng" means basin and "Lai" means small.
In the early history, the township had always been under Tusi jurisdiction. In 1984 Menglai District was established. It was upgraded to a township in 1988.
As of 2017, the township is divided into 9 villages: Minliang, Yong'an, Dinglai, Gongnong, Yingge, Banlie, Menglai, Gongsa, and Manlai .
There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Mount Wokan ; Mount Bankao ; and Mount Gongda . The highest point in the township is Mount Wokan which stands above sea level. The lowest point is Yong'an Villager, which, at above sea level.
The Mengdong River and Dangpa River, tributaries of the Lancang River, flow through the township.
The township enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of and average annual rainfall of 1671.5mm.
Menglai Township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. The region abounds with lead, zinc, manganese, coal and iron. Sugarcane, tea, tobacco and rapeseed are the main cash crops.
The township has 10 public schools: 9 primary schools and 1 middle school.
Part of the township belongs to Nangun River Natural Protection Area .
Cangyuan rock painting is a famous scenic spot in the township.[2]