These international commercial outlets were nonexistent prior to 2007, and are most likely a sign of the prosperity of the city due to its central location between three major tourist attractions in Yunnan (Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang).
Before 2007, there were no international retail stores in this city. Their appearance suggests that the city has prospered because it is situated centrally between three significant tourist destinations in Yunnan: Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang.