Dashui Village of Yilong Town in Shiping County, Honghe Prefecture

Overview of Dashui Village‌

Located in the eastern part of Yilong Town, Shiping County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, ‌Dashui Village‌ falls under Dashui Village Committee. It lies ‌5 km from the town government‌ and ‌6 km from the county seat‌. The village comprises five natural settlements, including Zuosuo and Zhaojiazhai, covering ‌21.74 km²‌. With a population of ‌6,771 (2009 data)‌, it is a multi-ethnic community predominantly Han (4,228) and Yi (2,499). In 2016, it was listed in the ‌Fourth Batch of China’s Traditional Villages‌, serving as a vital carrier of Shiping’s agrarian culture.

‌Geography & Environment‌

  • ‌Altitude & Climate‌: 1,417m elevation; average temperature 23°C; annual rainfall 800mm. Suitable for rice, chili peppers, and Chinese chives.
  • ‌Natural Resources‌:
    • ‌Cultivable Land‌: 2,760 mu (0.4 mu per capita)
    • ‌Forest Coverage‌: 24,010.7 mu
    • ‌Water Area‌: 5,600 mu (primarily around ‌Yilong Lake‌)
  • ‌Ecological Significance‌:
    • Core zone of ‌Yilong Lake National Wetland Park‌.
    • Awarded ‌Yunnan Provincial Forest Village (2021)‌.
    • Renshou Natural Village designated a provincial “Beautiful Village” (2022).

‌Demographics & Economy‌

‌Population‌ ‌Economy‌
‌6,771 residents‌ ‌Primary Industries‌: Farming (rice, chili peppers, tobacco)
– Agricultural: 6,644 ‌2008 Economic Data‌:
– Labor force: 3,994 (3,194 in farming) – Total revenue: ¥2.27 million
Ethnic mix: Han (62.5%), Yi (36.9%) – Farming income: ¥1.98 million (87.2% of total)
– Per capita income: ¥2,400
‌Commerce‌: Tobacco retail and daily goods vendors support local markets.

‌Culture & Development‌

  • ‌Cultural Heritage‌:
    • Preserves Yi ethnic traditions like drum dances.
    • Participates in Dianwei Township’s ‌Potato Festival (April)‌, featuring digging contests and folk performances. In 2023, attracted 4,000+ tourists, boosting income by ¥6 million.
  • ‌Ecological Initiatives‌:
    • Key participant in ‌Yilong Lake restoration‌: “Returning farmland to lake,” sewage pipeline installation, and livestock禁令 (ban).
    • Awarded ‌Outstanding Party Branch (2025)‌ for environmental governance.
  • ‌Infrastructure‌:
    • Achieved “Five Connections” (water, electricity, roads, TV, telephone) in 2009.
    • Constructed waste disposal sites and public toilets.
    • ‌2025 Drinking Water Project‌: Budget cap ¥1.8976 million.

‌Tourism & Attractions‌

‌Nearby Highlights‌:

‌Local Experiences‌:

  • Taste ‌Shiping Fermented Bean Curd Banquets‌.
  • Join potato-digging activities.
  • Buy specialties: purple pottery (UNESCO intangible heritage), chili peppers (xiǎomǐlà), and sour pomegranates.

‌Travel Tips‌:

  • ☀️ ‌Best Seasons‌: April (Potato Festival) or October-November (dry season).
  • 🙏 Respect local customs during festivals.
  • 🛒 Support community economy: Purchase handicrafts directly from villagers.
  • ️ Links lead to third-party sites (Ctrip, Baidu); browse cautiously.

Note: All economic data sourced from 2008-2009 records; development milestones reflect official announcements.