Lianghe County Overview
Introduction
If you are tired of hustle and bustle of the metropolis, Lianghe is a nice choice for you to travel. Lianghe County, Town of Gourd Flute, is located in the northeast of Dehong and west of Yunnan. It is a county which emphasizes on the agriculture, also an attraction of Dehong. Lianghe is the essential pass of the South Silk Road. In 2006, ‘Zhepama’ and ‘Zhemima’ of Achang people were put into the list of first batch of national intangible cultural heritage. Ethnic people live here in harmony generation by generation.
Basic Information
English Name Lianghe County
Chinese Name 梁河县
Administrative Division Code : 533122;
Zip Code : 679200
Dailing Code :0692
Area: 1159 square kilometers;
Population : 160,000(by the end of 2010);
Seat of Government: Zhedao Town
History
Lianghe is manor of ‘ Mengdi’ in ancient time, which was a Dai Kingdom. In 425 BC, the headman of Dai people in the "Mengzhang" (Baoshan Basin) advocated establishing the alliance country, Ailao Kingdom哀牢国, Mengdaguang in Dai language. In 69, Ailao Kingdom submitted to Han Dynasty. Lianghe is a part of Yongchang Prefecture, Ailao County. Then, Lianghe was a part of ‘Mengmao’ Kingdom. Lianghe was administrated by the headman of Nandian Xuanfusi.
Climate
Lianghe County enjoys a subtropical monsoonal climate without winter chills nor intense summer heat. It has clear dry and humid seasons with good rainfall. Temperatures vary greatly during the day, and it can reach 25℃ (77℉) in daytime during winter.
The best time to visit Lianghe is from October to May of following year to avoid the hot and humid seasons
Geography
Lianghe County is located in southwest of Hengduan Mountain in the west of Yunnan Province and the valley zone of Gaoligong Mountain. It is situated in the northeast of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture.
Transportation
No plane and airport in Lianghe County. But you can fly to Tengchong or Mangshi and then take a bus to Lianghe. Otherwise, the Dali-Ruili Railway is under construction. It will be more convenient.
Attraction
Lianghe County, Town of Gourd Flute, emphasizes on ethnic culture and chieftain culture, which is away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Travelers can enjoy the leisurely life pace in the ethnic villages, appreciating the gourd flute music. Step into the traditional ethnic villages, you will witness different life styles of ethnic groups. The Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office in Lianghe County is the place offering the heritage of system of appointing national minority hereditary headmen. Otherwise, festivals of the ethnic minorities are big events in Lianghe. We suggest travellers take part in these festivals because it’s a good chance to discover the minorities culture in Lainghe. You will love this pure land.
Festivals
With a subtropical climate and a population with a heavy dose of ethnic minority groups in the presence of Dai, Jingpo, Lisu, Achang, De'ang,etc. The unique festivals and activities make your travel in Lianghe impressive. They make a colorful and majestic culture in Lianghe. Festivals and activities of Lianghe represent the local tradition, religion belief and life styles.
What to Buy in Lianghe
Enjoying the gifts of nature, Lianghe provides diverse specialties. With the integration of local resource and superb craftsmanship, you can buy diverse specialties in Lianghe County, such as Banggai Wine (帮盖酒), Huilong Tea of Lianghe (梁河回龙茶), Lianghe Small Colorful Fish（梁河小花鱼), Pea Meal(豌豆粉).
Where to Buy in Lianghe
There is no grant shopping mall in Lianghe, but the unique local shops . They are better places to find the local specialties.
