Hongwen Village of Longpan Town in Yulong County, Lijiang

Hongwen Village is located in Xingwen Village Committee (兴文村委会), Longpan Township (龙蟠乡), Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市), Yunnan Province. It is a semi-mountainous area situated at the southernmost part of Xingwen Village Committee, 4 kilometers away from the village committee and 27 kilometers from the township government. The village covers a total land area of 12.07 square kilometers, with an elevation of 1,900 meters. It has an average annual temperature of 13.5℃ and an annual precipitation of 958.9 millimeters, making it suitable for growing crops such as corn, rice, and wheat.

Hongwen Village is primarily engaged in agricultural planting, focusing on vegetables and fruits. In recent years, with the adjustment of the agricultural industrial structure, the village has actively developed the planting of characteristic fruits such as thin-shelled walnuts and lemons, achieving good economic benefits.

Longpan Township has focused on developing the lemon industry as an emerging industry. Hongwen Village, as an important part of this industry, has seen many households participating in lemon cultivation, with a planting area reaching 108 acres.

In 2024, Longpan Township seized the market opportunity by using scientific and technological innovation and variety improvement to bring watermelons to market earlier than usual. This strategic move enhanced economic efficiency. The township’s watermelon planting area has exceeded 1,000 acres, making it a key pillar of the local winter agriculture.

Hongwen Village is about 45 kilometers away from the county town of Yongsheng. It is conveniently accessible by transportation. Starting from the county town of Yongsheng, you can travel along the main road to Longpan Township and then to Hongwen Village.

Located in Hongwen Village, this scenic area is at the confluence of the ancient Xionggu-Jianchuan river valley in the Three Parallel Rivers area and the modern Jinsha River valley from the first bend of the Yangtze River to Tiger Leaping Gorge. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, it provides an excellent environment for leisure and relaxation.

Hongwen Village is a famous cultural landscape in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County. It connects the ancient Tea Horse trading route and the rich folk customs of the Naxi ethnic village.

Hongwen Village, with its unique geographical location, rich natural resources, and profound agricultural cultural background, has become an ideal destination for tourists to experience the natural beauty and rural charm of Yongsheng County.