Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture

Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture is an administrative region in southeast Yunnan marked by mountains, river valleys, and the Red River running through its center. The territory spans roughly 33,000 square kilometers and is connected by expressways and railway lines serving its various counties.

The prefecture was established in 1957 to recognize the substantial Hani and Yi populations living in this region. This creation was part of broader efforts to acknowledge ethnic communities across southwest China through administrative structures.

The Hani and Yi communities shape daily life here through their long presence and shared practices like terrace farming and seasonal celebrations. You can see their traditions reflected in village layouts, work rhythms, and regular festivals that structure the year.

Mengzi City serves as the administrative heart and main base for reaching different parts of the region. Expressways and railway lines connect the counties, making travel throughout the area straightforward.

The rice terraces in Yuanyang County represent a farming system developed over centuries that climbs from lower elevations to over 2000 meters. This multi-level arrangement shows how communities adapted agriculture to steep mountain slopes.

Location: Yunnan

Inception: September 6, 1957

Capital city: Mengzi City

Website: http://hh.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 23.37077,103.37796

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43