Jinlan Village in Yongsheng County, Lijiang

Jinlan Village (金兰村) is a village under the jurisdiction of Chenghai Town (程海镇) in Yongsheng County (永胜县), Yunnan Province. The village has a total rural economic income of 2.7764 million yuan, derived from a variety of sources including agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, forestry, and secondary and tertiary industries. Fisheries and forestry are the main sources of income, each contributing about 18% of the total income. The per capita net income of farmers is 2,828 yuan.

The village has a population of 850 people, of whom 815 are engaged in agriculture and 689 are part of the labor force. The Yi nationality is the predominant ethnic group in the village. There are 187 households, and 70 people are engaged in long-term labor outside the village. The village has an 86% participation rate in rural cooperative medical care, with 709 people participating. Villagers mainly rely on the village clinic and the town health center for medical treatment.

Jinlan Village has a unique cultural heritage that includes the “Knife-Pole Festival” (刀杆节), a tradition that has been passed down for over 500 years. This festival is a significant part of the local culture and tradition.

Jinlan Village is known for its agricultural activities, particularly livestock breeding and fruit tree cultivation. Several local enterprises operate in the village, such as the Yongsheng County Jinsheng Breeding and Farming Professional Cooperative (永胜县金盛种养专业合作社), established in 2015, which focuses on livestock breeding and sales. Another example is the Yongsheng County Rongfa Agricultural Industry Development Co., Ltd. (永胜县荣发农产业开发有限公司), founded in 2017, which mainly engages in the planting and sales of fruits, vegetables, and economic forest fruits.

The village is located near Chenghai Lake (程海), a significant geographical feature of the area. The village also has a small hydropower station, the Chenghai Jinlan Hydropower Station (永胜县程海金兰电站), established in 2008, which is involved in the development, production, and sales of small hydropower.

Overall, Jinlan Village is a place with rich cultural traditions, active agricultural production, and a close-knit community. The village’s combination of traditional festivals, agricultural activities, and modern infrastructure makes it a vibrant and culturally significant area in Yongsheng County.