YNG-NING, a city of China, of the first rank, in Yunan, on the borders of Tibet, situated near a fine lake. The neighbouring country abounds in cows having those long tails with which the great men of China are accustomed to adorn themselves. 1095 miles south-west of Peking. Long. 100. 24. E. Lat. 27. 50. N. Of the same name there are several other cities, of the second and third rank.