Guanghua Lisu and Yi Ethnic Town of Yongsheng County in Lijiang
I. Location
Yongsheng County Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality Township (永胜县光华傈僳族彝族乡) is located in the northwest of Yongsheng County (永胜县), Lijiang City (丽江市), Yunnan Province (云南省). It borders Ninglang Yi Autonomous County (宁蒗彝族自治县) to the northeast, Jinguang Town (金官镇) to the south, and Songping Township (松坪乡) to the east. The township government is located in Guyi Villagers’ Group (古衣村民小组), Guanghua Village Committee (光华村委会), 44 kilometers away from the county town. The township covers an area of 170.2 square kilometers, with an altitude ranging from 1600 to 3200 meters and an average annual temperature of 11.88℃.
II. Ethnic Groups and Their Traditional Skills, Customs, and Festivals
A. Ethnic Composition
Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality Township (光华傈僳族彝族乡) is home to several ethnic minorities, including Lisu (傈僳族), Yi (彝族), Dai (傣族), Bai (白族), etc. The ethnic minority population accounts for 53.2% of the total population of the township.
B. Ethnic Culture
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Lisu: The Lisu people have a rich cultural heritage, including Lisu songs and dances, traditional costumes, etc. Visitors can participate in traditional Lisu festivals, such as the Knife-Pole Festival (刀杆节), to experience the unique culture of the Lisu people.
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Yi: The Yi people attract many visitors with their unique ethnic charm. Visitors can stroll through Yi villages, admire traditional architecture, listen to ancient ethnic legends, and immerse themselves in the charm of ethnic culture. In addition, the Torch Festival (火把节) allows tourists to feel the enthusiasm of the Yi people amidst the firelight.
III. Ancient Architecture
The township of Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality (光华傈僳族彝族乡) features a terrain that is high in the north and low in the south, with towering mountains, deep ravines, and crisscrossing river valleys, offering abundant natural scenery. However, there is no specific information on ancient architecture available at the moment.
IV. Historical Figures
Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality Township (光华傈僳族彝族乡) has a long-standing historical and cultural heritage. However, there are no explicitly recorded historical figures available at the moment.
V. Tourist Attractions
A. Natural Scenery
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Wulang River: As a first – order tributary of the Jinsha River (金沙江), the Wulang River (五郎河) runs across the entire township, with crisscrossing river valleys and picturesque scenery.
B. Cultural Attractions
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Ethnic Festivals: Guanghua Township (光华乡) develops rural tourism through festivals and has launched unique festivals such as the Torch Festival (火把节).
VI. Transportation
To get to Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality Township (光华傈僳族彝族乡) from the county town of Yongsheng (永胜县), you can choose to drive or take public transportation. If you drive along the county road, the total distance is about 44 kilometers, which will take approximately 1 hour. If you choose public transportation, you can take a bus to Guanghua Township (光华乡) at the Yongsheng County Passenger Station (永胜县客运站), with a journey time of about 1.5 hours.
VII. Travel Tips
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Best Travel Time: Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality Township (光华傈僳族彝族乡), when the climate is pleasant and the natural scenery is the most charming.
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Local Specialties: Visitors can taste local specialties such as Yongsheng Ham (永胜火腿), butter tea (酥油茶), and cured meat (腊肉).
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Accommodation Recommendations: There are several hotels available in the county town of Yongsheng (永胜县), with prices ranging from 100 to 300 yuan per night.
Guanghua Lisu and Yi Nationality Township (光华傈僳族彝族乡) has become an attractive rural tourism destination with its rich natural scenery and unique ethnic culture. Here, visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, and experience the unique culture and lifestyle of ethnic minorities.
