Yude Village of Jinji Town in Longyang District, Baoshan

📌 Geographic Location

Yude Village is located in the northwest of Jinji Township (金鸡乡), Longyang District, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province. It lies just 1 km from the township government and 13 km from downtown Baoshan. Situated in a basin area, the average elevation of the village is 2,000 meters, covering a total area of 4.52 square kilometers.

🗂️ Administrative Division

The village governs five natural villages: Yude (育德), Yingmen (营门), Badaying (八大营), Mugua (木瓜), and Shuitou (水头), with Yude Village serving as the administrative center.

👥 Population and Economy

As of 2024, Yude Village has a registered population of approximately 5,496 people, with agricultural residents making up 99.7%. In 2008, the per capita net income of farmers was ¥2,718. The village’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and industry and was formerly classified as a provincially-designated poverty-stricken village.

🌾 Natural Resources & Industry Highlights

🌱 Agricultural Foundation

🚜 Arable Land

Yude Village has 2,667.5 mu of cultivated land, with paddy fields making up 85%. Each resident owns an average of 0.44 mu of farmland. Major crops include rice, wheat, rapeseed, and corn.

🍓 Specialty Crops

In recent years, the village has developed the cultivation of strawberries, grapes, and mulberry for sericulture. In 2024, corn seed production was introduced, creating jobs for over 80 villagers.

🔨 Non-Agricultural Industries

🏺 Traditional Handicrafts

Known historically as “Kiln Village” (窑上村), Yude retains its tradition of pottery making.

♟️ Yongzi Culture

The village is home to China’s only Yongzi Go Stone (永子围棋) production base, a National AA-level tourist attraction that showcases the intangible cultural heritage of Go stone craftsmanship.

🏛️ Cultural Heritage & Tourism Attractions

🏯 Historical and Cultural Relics

🗿 Ancient Sites

• Neolithic Cultural Site: Traces of human activity in western Yunnan dating back 3,500 years.

• Former Bu Wei County Site (不韦县): Established during the Western Han Dynasty (109 BC), with preserved relics including the General’s Platform (点将台) and Horse-Tethering Stone (拴马桩).

🏅 Recognition & Honors

• Selected in 2013 as one of China’s Traditional Villages (中国传统村落).

• Awarded the title of National Historic and Cultural Village (国家历史文化名村) in 2014.

🎭 Cultural Experience Zones

🏗️ Infrastructure & Public Services

🚗 Transportation

Village roads are paved with concrete, while township roads use stone surfacing. In 2024, Badaying Village completed asphalt road surfacing and wastewater system upgrades.
For self-driving visitors, search for “Yongzi Cultural Park, Yude Village, Jinji Township, Longyang District” (隆阳区金鸡乡育德村永子文化园) on navigation apps. Free parking is available.

🏡 Public Amenities

Yude Village has achieved full coverage of water, electricity, roads, TV, and phone access. Sanitary toilet coverage has reached 94%.
The Yude Farmhouse Library (育德农家书屋) has been recognized as a “National Advanced Collective for Cultural Services for Farmers.”

🎒 Travel Tips

🧭 Nearby Attractions

• Jinji Ancient Town (金鸡古镇) (1.5 km): Explore historic Ming and Qing Dynasty structures like Sifang Street (四方街), Wenchang Palace (文昌宫), and Lv Gong Alley (吕公巷).

• April 15 Uprising Memorial Hall (“四·一五”武装起义纪念馆): A red tourism site showcasing revolutionary history.

⚠️ Visitor Guidelines

• Ancient Kiln Site (古陶窑遗址): View respectfully — no stepping on or damaging artifacts.

• Yongzi Cultural Park (永子文化园): Group tours require advance reservation. Contact: 18287509878

🎨 Cultural Significance

Yude Village is the cradle of Yongchang (永昌) culture, blending influences from Central Plains civilization with the ancient Ailao (哀牢) cultural heritage. With dual intangible cultural heritages of Yongzi Go stone craftsmanship and traditional pottery making, the village presents a unique cultural charm for visitors seeking authenticity and tradition.