Laotao Village of Gaoqiao Town in Wuding County, Chuxiong

Overview of Laotao Village, Gaoqiao Town, Wuding County

Laotao Village is an administrative village under Gaoqiao Town, Wuding County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, located 17 kilometers northwest of the town government’s seat. Below is a comprehensive summary based on the latest information:

‌Basic Information‌

• ‌Location & Area‌: Situated in the mountainous area of central-southern Wuding County, covering 32.1 sq.km with an average elevation of 2,073 meters.
• ‌Population‌: Registered population of 2,224 in 2010, predominantly of Yi ethnicity, with Miao, Lisu, and other minority groups.
• ‌Historical Evolution‌: Established as Tianxin Township in 1952, renamed Laotao Brigade in 1982, and restructured as Laotao Village Committee in 2000.

‌Environment & Economy‌

• ‌Climate‌: Temperate zone conditions, with an annual average temperature of 14.3°C and precipitation of 1,200 mm. Suitable for rice, corn, and wheat cultivation.
• ‌Key Industries‌: Agriculture and livestock farming (accounting for 39.48% and 35.36% of the economy in 2010, respectively). Specialty sectors include hog farming (over 2,600 heads sold annually) and chestnut cultivation. Total rural economic income reached CNY 9.002 million in 2010, with per capita net income at CNY 1,549.
• ‌Labor Force‌: 104 migrant workers in 2010 (8.33% of the workforce), primarily employed within Yunnan Province.

‌Infrastructure & Public Services‌

• ‌Public Facilities‌: Access to water, electricity, roads, television, and telecommunications (“Five Connectivity”), but no streetlights. Five primary schools with 3,073 sq.m of campus space.
• ‌Cultural Heritage‌: Traditional Yi dwellings preserved. Ongoing restoration projects, such as converting the Yang Family Compound into Yi-style architecture.

‌Cultural Features & Honors‌

• ‌Intangible Cultural Heritage‌: The “Bird-Chasing” custom—a ritual on Lunar New Year’s Day involving bird deity worship led by Bimo priests and straw bird crafts—was listed in Yunnan’s 3rd Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
• ‌Awards‌: Included in the 4th “China Traditional Villages” list in 2016; named “Yunnan Provincial Forest Village” in 2022.

‌Nearby Resources‌

• ‌Tourist Attractions‌: Proximity to Wuding Lion Mountain, Jiyi Grand Canyon, and Shuicheng Waterfall. Local specialties include Wuding chicken and Yi ethnic wine songs.

This summary integrates geographical, economic, and cultural dimensions, ensuring accuracy based on recent and credible data.