Manluanzai Village of Zhengdong Town in Jiangcheng County, Puer

Chinese Name: 普洱市江城县整董镇整董村曼乱宰村
English Name: Manluanzai Village of Zhengdong Town in Jiangcheng County, Puer
Location: Zhengdong Town (整董镇), Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County (江城哈尼族彝族自治县), Pu’er City (普洱市), Yunnan Province (云南省), China
Inclusion: Listed in the second batch of China’s Ethnic Minority Characteristic Villages (中国少数民族特色村寨) by the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.

Manluanzai Village (曼乱宰村) is a traditional Dai village (傣族村) located in Zhengdong Town (整董镇), part of Jiangcheng County (江城县) in Pu’er City (普洱市), Yunnan Province (云南省). Known for its well-preserved traditional architecture and rich cultural heritage, Manluanzai is recognized as one of the China Ethnic Minority Characteristic Villages.

Ethnic and Cultural Characteristics

Traditional Architecture

Housing Features: The village retains the typical “stilt-house” (杆栏式) style of Dai architecture, locally referred to as “bamboo houses” (竹楼).

Architectural Structure:

• Single-story buildings with multiple roofs.

• Dovetail wooden frame structure, with a large roof and low-hanging eaves.

• The roof is covered with Myanmar tiles (缅瓦), and features “corridors” and “platforms” (廊 and 展台).

Functional Zones:

• Upper level: Living quarters, spacious and square in shape.

• Lower level: Used for storage and keeping livestock.

Cultural Protection

Preservation Value: Manluanzai Village is one of the few well-preserved examples of Dai traditional architecture (傣族传统建筑) in Pu’er City (普洱市) and even Yunnan Province (云南省).

Cultural Significance: This village reflects the architectural genius of the Dai people (傣族人民) and holds immense value for the preservation and study of Dai traditional culture (傣族文化).

Economic Development

Industry Foundation

Main Industries: Primarily focused on agriculture (种植业), with products mainly sold within the county.

Key Products: Rice (水稻), rubber (橡胶), and other agricultural crops.

Development Plans: The village is expanding its agricultural base, with plans to focus on the sugarcane (甘蔗) and watermelon (西瓜) industries.

Economic Status

Income Levels: As of 2006, the per capita net income (农民人均纯收入) was 1,424 yuan, making it a poverty-stricken village (绝对贫困村).

Income Sources: The majority of the population’s income is derived from agriculture .

Tourism Development

Resource Advantages

Ethnic Charm: As one of the China Ethnic Minority Characteristic Villages, Manluanzai Village is rich in Dai culture (傣族文化) and charm.

Architectural Landscape: The traditional stilt-house architecture (干栏式建筑) is well-preserved, offering visitors high scenic and cultural value.

Development Status

Project Support: The Jiangcheng County government has consolidated funds from various departments to implement key projects such as village roads, drinking water for people and livestock, traditional housing, and cultural facilities.

Construction Results: With support from ethnic minority village development projects, Manluanzai Village has achieved progress in economic growth, ethnic unity, and social harmony.

Nearby Attractions

Chengzi Three Villages (城子三寨)

Composition: The Chengzi Three Villages are made up of Manhe (曼贺), Manhejing (曼贺井), and Manjing (曼景寨), forming a historic and culturally rich area.

Feature: This area was included in the China Traditional Villages List (中国传统村落名录) in 2012.

Man Tan Village (曼滩村)

Border Tourism: The village is developing a border tourism demonstration village project (边境旅游示范村项目).

Joint Development: Manluanzai Village is part of Jiangcheng County’s (江城县) strategic focus on developing ethnic minority villages (民族特色村寨).