Evenk Ethnic Sum

The Evenk Ethnic Sum is an administrative region in northeastern Old Barag Banner spread across vast grassland terrain. The area contains several small villages scattered across rolling landscape, forming a sparsely populated district.

The sum was established as an administrative unit for the Evenk minority over the course of the 20th century. Its current structure developed through reforms that modernized local governance starting in the 1980s.

The Evenk people here maintain practices rooted in reindeer herding and hunting that shape daily life across the settlements. Their traditions remain visible in how the community organizes work and celebrations throughout the year.

A visit works best in warmer months when grassland is accessible and roads are passable. Local guides help you explore the scattered settlements and understand traditional ways of life.

This is the only ethnic sum in China, a special administrative structure created specifically to protect this indigenous group. This distinction makes it an important place for understanding minority governance in the country.

Location: Old Barag Banner

Elevation above the sea: 660 m

GPS coordinates: 49.78936,120.08237

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07