Nanhao Village of Mosha Town in Xinping County, Yuxi

Attraction Overview

Nanhao Village is deep in the Honghe River canyon, beneath the Ailao mountains, a road runs through the village. If you don't pay close attention to the road signs, you may miss the original Huayao Dai small village.

Chinese Name: 玉溪市新平县漠沙镇曼线村南薅小组

English Name: Nanhao Village of Mosha Town in Xinping County, Yuxi

Type: Ethnic Village and Huayao Dai Culture

Best Time: All year

Recommended Visiting Hours: Half a day

Opening Hours: All day

Ticket: Free

Address: Manxian Village, Mosha Town, Xinping County, Yuxi玉溪市新平县漠沙镇曼线村

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🗺️ I. Village Overview

📍 Location & Environment

Nanhao Village is under the administration of Manxian Village Committee, Mosha Town, Xinping County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province.

Located 21.2 km east of Mosha Town

Elevation: 480 meters

Climate: Low-hot river valley climate zone

Annual average temperature: 24.4°C

Land area: 3,729.6 mu (~248 hectares), including 273 mu of farmland

Surroundings: High forest coverage, enclosed by mango groves and clear streams, offering a serene natural environment

👥 Population & Ethnic Group

Home to 38 households and 168 residents, all belonging to the Huayao Dai branch of the Dai ethnic group

The community retains primitive religious practices, centered on nature worship

🏛️ II. Cultural Significance & Preservation Value

🏡 Recognized Traditional Village

Listed in China’s 5th batch of National Traditional Villages (2019)

The only village in Xinping that preserves a complete group of Huayao Dai “Tuzhangfang” (earthen-roofed houses)

Dwellings use earth-and-wood structure, warm in winter and cool in summer, many over 100 years old and earthquake-resistant

Even new homes follow traditional architectural forms

🎼 Nie Er Cultural Heritage

The village is the ancestral home of Nie Er’s mother, Peng Jikuan, who was born into the Dai ethnic group

Peng was a talented folk singer of Huadeng tunes, influencing the early musical education of Nie Er, composer of China’s national anthem

Her former residence is now the Dai Folk Culture Museum, displaying agricultural tools, ethnic costumes, and Nie Er family archives

🌿 III. Highlights & Cultural Experience

✅ Main Attractions

Tuzhangfang Clusters

Walk the stone-paved village paths among centuries-old earthen homes, showcasing Dai architectural wisdom

Nie Er Culture Museum

Learn about Huayao Dai customs and Nie Er’s maternal roots (Free admission)

Ancient Mango Trees & Village Stream

Towering decades-old mango trees provide shade, while clear streams meander through the village

Mango picking available in summer

✅ Folk Traditions

Residents continue traditional weaving, spiritual rituals, and occasional dance gatherings in the village square

🌾 IV. Economy & Livelihood

Main Industry:

Sugarcane farming contributes 66.5% of household income, supplemented by corn cultivation, livestock, and migrant labor

Infrastructure:

Full access to tap water, electricity, internet, and cement-paved roads

Every household has a biogas digester

Public Services:

Rural medical insurance participation rate: 74.4%

Social assistance available for low-income families

🧭 V. Visitor Information

Some trails are exposed to sunlight — bring sunscreen and hat in summer

Seek permission before photographing homes or residents

No shops inside the village — bring your own drinking water |

💎 Core Value

Nanhao Village is a living specimen of Dai culture in the Red River Valley, uniquely combining:

National-level traditional village designation

Maternal cultural roots of Nie Er, composer of China’s national anthem

Well-preserved Huayao Dai earthen house settlement