Lancang County Culture

Lancang Ethnic Culture is diverse and colorful. It is a place where multi-ethnic groups inhabit. Different nationalities create different culture. 

1. Ethnic Groups in Lancang County

In Lancang County, there were many ethnic groups, including 5 ethnic groups including the Yi, Han, Wa, Hani and Lahu nationalities.

2. Traditional Ethnic Townships in Lancang County

  • Fazhanhe Hani Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Xuelin Wa Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Wendong Wa Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Ankang Wa Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Huimin Hani Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Jiujing Hani Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Nanling Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Nanling Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Donghe Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Qianliu Yi Ethnic Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Nuozhadu Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Shangyun Town of Lancang County in Puer City
  • Menglang Town of Lancang County in Puer City

3. Traditional Ethnic Villages in Lancang County

  • Laodabao Village in Lancang County, Puer
  • Longtang Laozhai Village of Nanling Town in Lancang County, Puer
  • Wengji Village of Huimin Town in Lancang County, Puer
  • Nuogan Village of Huimin Town in Lancang County, Puer
  • Laojie Village of Shangyun Town in Lancang County, Puer
  • Laomian Village of Zhutang Town in Lancang County, Puer
  • Longbang Village of Huimin Town in Lancang County, Puer
  • Laomai Village of Nuofu Town in Lancang County, Puer

4. Ethnic Festivals in Lancang County

The ethnic minorities, such as Yi, Lahu in Lancang, have a long history and splendid culture with strong ethnic customs. Yi people's Torch Festival, Lahu people’s Hulu Festival all present the local unique folk custom and culture.