Qizubei Village of Dianwei Town in Jianshui County, Honghe Prefecture

Overview of Qizu Monument Village

Located in Dianwei Township, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, Qizu Monument Village is a semi-mountainous settlement under Ma Huangtian Administrative Village, 11 km from the township center. Covering 7.1 km², the village comprises two community groups with a population of 676, predominantly Yi (372) and Han (304), alongside Hani and other ethnic groups. It was listed in the ‌Fourth Batch of China’s Traditional Villages (2016)‌ for its well-preserved agrarian heritage and architectural landscape.

‌Geography & Environment‌

  • ‌Altitude/Climate‌: 1,540m elevation; average temperature 17°C; annual rainfall 690mm.
  • ‌Land Resource‌:
    • ‌Cultivable Land‌: 650.37 mu (0.95 mu per capita)
    • ‌Forest Coverage‌: 9,300 mu (primarily pine forests)
  • ‌Agriculture‌: Ideal for chili peppers, potatoes (yángyù), and tobacco.

‌Demographics & Economy‌

‌Population‌ ‌Economy‌
676 residents (664 engaged in agriculture) ‌Core Industries‌: Farming (87.2% of total income)
325 laborers (310 in primary sector) ‌Key Products‌:
  • Chili peppers, tobacco, potatoes, rice (sold locally) |
    | Ethnic mix: Yi (55%), Han (45%) | ‌2008 Economic Data‌:
  • Total revenue: ¥2.27 million
  • Farming income: ¥1.98 million; livestock: ¥200,000
  • Per capita income: ¥2,400 |

‌Culture & Festivals‌

  • ‌Potato Festival (April)‌:
    • “King Potato” contests (weight/appearance)
    • Potato-digging competitions
    • Ethnic performances: Yi drum dances (Yanhe Dance/tobacco-box dance)
  • ‌2023 Impact‌: Attracted 4,000+ tourists; boosted local income by ¥6+ million.

‌Development Plans‌

  1. ‌Infrastructure Upgrade‌: Road/irrigation system improvements.
  2. ‌Agricultural Branding‌: Scale up chili pepper/potato production; establish market-driven supply chains.
  3. ‌Tourism Integration‌: Promote agrarian experiences alongside cultural heritage.

‌Nearby Attractions‌

  • ‌Cultural Sites‌:
  • ‌Local Specialties‌:
    • ‌Jianshui purple pottery‌ (UNESCO intangible heritage)
    • ‌Jianshui chili peppers‌ (xiǎomǐlà)
    • Pomegranate vinegar products

‌Travel Tips‌:

  • Respect local customs during festivals.
  • Purchase handicrafts directly from artisans to support the community.
  • Visit April (Potato Festival) or October-November (dry season).

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