1. Basic Information and Administrative Division
Affiliation:
Longtang Old Village (龙塘老寨村) is a traditional settlement under the jurisdiction of Mengbing Village Committee, Nanling Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, China.
Administrative Status:
Listed in the 4th Batch of Chinese Traditional Villages (国家级传统村落), a designation for culturally and architecturally significant rural settlements.
Village classification code: 220 (Rural area).
Postal code: 665613 (shared with Mengbing Village).
Ethnic Composition:
The broader Mengbing Village is predominantly inhabited by the Lahu ethnic group (80.65% of the population), alongside Han and other minorities.
2. Geographical and Natural Environment
Location:
Situated in mountainous terrain at an altitude of 1,450 meters.
Distance to Nanling Township government: Approx. 43 km (via unpaved roads).
Climate and Agriculture:
Subtropical climate: Average annual temperature of 17.9°C, annual rainfall of 1,485 mm.
Suitable for crops like rice, tea, and cold-tolerant rice varieties.
Surrounding forests support wild mushroom foraging and bee-keeping.
3. Economy and Infrastructure
Key Industries:
Tea cultivation: 3,800 acres of tea plantations.
Livestock: 1,139 head of hybrid cattle and 2,912 forest-raised bee colonies.
Wild products: Seasonal mushroom and herb collection.
Economic Progress:
Per capita disposable income rose from 647 yuan (2009) to 8,525 yuan (2019).
Poverty alleviation projects include eco-tea grafting and sugarcane/cocoon farming.
Infrastructure:
Basic utilities: Electricity, TV coverage ("Village-to-Village Connectivity" project).
Challenges: Unpaved roads, partial drinking water shortages (48.2% of households affected).
4. Cultural Preservation and Development
Heritage Protection:
Longtang Old Village’s traditional architecture and layout are protected under national conservation plans.
Mengbing Village hosts a Lahu Cultural Learning Center and performance troupes showcasing ethnic music and dances.
Ongoing Projects:
Waste management: 2025 government procurement of garbage trucks and recycling bins (budget: 652,250 yuan).
Tourism integration: Plans to promote ethnic tourism linked to tea and honey production.
5. Key Nearby Institutions
Administrative Offices:
Mengbing Village Committee: Primary local governance body.
Nanling Township Government: Contact: +86-879-7636010 (Comprehensive Governance Center).