How beautiful is China's last primitive tribe as featured in National Geographic?

Wengding, in the Wa language, means a place shrouded in clouds and fog😃, and also conveys the spiritual beauty of high mountains, white clouds, and lakes😉. Wengding is a Wa village with a history of nearly 400 years👍, located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province🤜. The village is shaped like a giant chair😎, surrounded by a continuous range of mountains🧐. The architectural style of the village is uniform✨, all are wooden structures with thatched roofs, divided into stilted and ground styles🎄. Because of its primitive Wa architectural style and local customs, it is known as China's last primitive tribe🤩. 😔Regrettably, a major fire in 2021 destroyed most of the buildings in the village, with only 4 thatched houses surviving😭. Now, reconstruction has been carried out on the original foundation🙏. 📍Address: Wengding Ancient Village, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province🤩 💰Ticket price: 55 RMB per person (including sightseeing car) 🅿Parking: Free parking at the scenic area😜 🚄Transportation: You can choose Lincang Airport or Cangyuan Airport (Cangyuan Airport is closer, but has fewer flights😅), or take the high-speed train to Lincang, then it is recommended to drive there🚗. 🎁Tips: 1️⃣At the entrance of the village, there is a 'touch your head in the dark' ceremony👼, which is a paint used by the Wa people for blessings and prayers🎨. 2️⃣Inside the village, there is a fire pit storytelling session🧚, where respected elders invite everyone to drink tea and tell stories🎙. 3️⃣You can rent Wa ethnic costumes for photography📷, and sometimes experience face painting✍. 4️⃣When buying tickets, be sure to check the activity schedule📋, if you can catch the drumming event, the sense of ceremony will be maxed out🎉. 5️⃣There are three viewing platforms🎑, from the second one you can overlook the entire village, and if the timing is right, you can also see the fire brigade spraying water, which is quite spectacular🎇. 6️⃣The sacred forest is a must-visit, human head sacrifices were no longer performed after 1958, now replaced with cow heads🐮, but it is still spectacular🐄. 7️⃣Respect the local ethnic customs🤝, the locals are very hospitable🤗. 🏰Accommodation recommendations: 👏Wengding Ancient Village Inn: Located inside the old village🛤, with a beautiful environment😻, complete facilities🎯, and a good choice to experience the local culture👍. 🚇Hotels in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County: Located in the center of the county town, with convenient transportation🚌, and complete surrounding facilities🎡. 😜Homestays in villagers' homes: Homestays in the homes of new villagers in Wengding, priced at 80-160 RMB🤑, and you can negotiate the price with the owner if you plan to stay longer🤝.

Wengding Primitive Tribe

visiting ancient towns and villages urban culture and cultural attractions rural beauty Wa tribe primitive tribe Wengding Primitive Tribe is located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Yunnan Province. It is a well-preserved primitive communal tribe that has retained the original architectural style of Wa ethnic dwellings and unique local customs. It is considered one of the best-preserved primitive communal villages to date and is also known as the last primitive tribe in China. In 2020, it was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Unfortunately, it suffered a major fire in 2021, but the rebuilt Wengding still maintains its unique culture and natural landscape. The traditional way of life and cultural customs are well protected and developed, with villagers maintaining the Wa tribe's primitive religion, customs, and lifestyle. The Wa tribe's village gate is an ancillary building to the Wa house architecture and is also the most concrete symbol of a village. The sturdiness of the village gate can reflect the prosperity and decline of the village. The Wa tribe places great importance on the construction of the village gate, which in ancient times not only served to resist invasions by enemies but also to protect against animals and thieves. On the door panels, pillars, and frames, there are carvings or paintings of various figures, hunting dogs, or other images representing defensive actions. In every village, drums are beaten, gongs are struck, and the Wa sing new songs. Chairman Mao's brilliance shines on the borderlands, the mountains laugh, the waters laugh, and the people are joyful. Socialism is good, building a bridge of happiness, the road gets wider and wider as we walk along, these are the lyrics of the new song sung by the Wa people, which once swept across the country. It was originally thought that entering Wengding Village, one would hear this song everywhere, but it was only heard being played on a mobile phone inside a Wa ethnic dwelling. It turns out that this song was born in Ximeng Wa Autonomous County, Pu'er, Yunnan. Ximeng County is located to the south of Wengding Village, about 200 kilometers away. In 2002, Ximeng officially discussed and resolved through the county people's congress to designate 'The Wa People Sing a New Song' as the county song of Ximeng. ⏳Visiting time: Buy a ticket to visit, the ticket price (including round-trip sightseeing car) is 55 yuan, and the visiting time is 2 to 3 hours.

Wengding Wa Royal Mansion

Wa ethnic primitive tribe visiting ancient towns and villages Wa village rural tourism Lincang travel The Wa king's mansion in Wengding was rebuilt in reference to the Banhong king Hu Yushan's mansion. In the seventeenth year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing dynasty, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces requested the court to reward the Banhong headman for his meritorious service in border dispute mediation, conferring him the title of Banhong Tusi (native chieftain), bestowing the surname Hu, the name Yushan, and allowing his descendants to inherit the title. A copper 'Banhong General Manager Tusi Seal' was issued for hereditary succession. During the Republic of China period, he was again appointed by the Yunnan provincial governor Long Yun as the Banhong General Manager, and in 1934, funds were provided for him to renovate the large house meeting hall built during the Qing dynasty, constructing a Wa king's mansion with a structure and layout similar to ordinary residences, but more spacious and grand, divided into three hearths, among which the main hearth was exclusively for the Wa king. The mansion, known as the Wa king's mansion, served as the office of the Banhong General Manager. After the liberation, his descendants handed over the seal to the state, ending the history of the hereditary chieftainship of Banhong. The structure and layout of the Wa king's mansion are the same as ordinary residences, but it is more spacious and grand, divided into three hearths, among which the main hearth is exclusively for the Wa king. The Wa king's mansion has many goddess pillars, shaped as goddesses standing with raised hands, using wood carving to record parts of the creation epic of Sigangli and its interpretation. The goddess pillars consist of three parts: the head with raised hands, eyes, nose, and mouth; the neck without patterns; and the body with many pattern symbols. Dots represent the stars in the sky, diagonal patterns represent mountains and rivers, swallowtail symbols represent the fire god swallow, tooth patterns represent fruits and harvest, triangular symbols represent the ever-burning hearth, and the horizontal and vertical stripes at the bottom represent the wooden drum that can communicate with the gods. ⏳Tour Time: Purchase a ticket to visit, the scenic area tour time is 2 to 3 hours.

Wa ethnic traditional dwellings

Wa ethnic primitive tribe Wa hometown mystery Lincang visiting ancient towns and villages slow life in rural towns ethnic minority customs and dances Wengding Village is a natural village under the jurisdiction of Mengjiao Dai, Yi, and Lahu Township in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. It is a typical traditional village located in the southwest of Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County. 'Wengding' means a place shrouded in clouds and mist in the Wa language, and it also has the connotation of the spiritual beauty of high mountains, white clouds, and lakes. Wengding Daizhai faces south with its back to the north, and the whole village is shaped like a big chair, surrounded by mountains. The architectural style of the village is uniform, all wooden structures with thatched roofs, divided into two types: stilted and ground-style. The residential buildings include ground houses, stilted houses, and attached structures such as grain storage houses, wooden drum houses, sala houses, Mei Yiji sacrificial houses, and village gates, forming a complete Wa ethnic housing architectural system. The houses are divided into two floors, with the upper floor for living and the lower floor for livestock and poultry activities. Some blacksmith households also have a set of tools for bellows and iron forging on the lower floor. On December 17, 2012, Wengding Village was announced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Finance as one of the first batch of traditional Chinese villages. On February 14, 2021, at approximately 17:40, on the third day of the Chinese New Year, a fire broke out in Wengding Village, and out of 105 ancient buildings, 101 were burned down, with only 4 remaining intact. After the fire, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County decided to fully restore the Wa ethnic culture, history, and customs of Wengding Village. After nearly two years of reconstruction, the burned Wengding ancient village has returned to people's view and was reopened on December 28, 2022. The Wengding Village in this note is the rebuilt village, and without looking at the data, one can hardly see the traces of the past fire. ⏳Visiting time: Buy a ticket to visit, the ticket price is 55 yuan, take an electric car into the village, and the visiting time is 2 to 3 hours.

National Geographic didn't lie to me, this is China's last primitive tribe

🛖 This is the mysterious place mentioned in 'Chinese National Geographic', the last primitive village in China! It's also the filming location for 'Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Valley of the Worms in Yunnan', doesn't it have a super cinematic feel? 😮‍💨 🗿 Over 100 households used to live here, with a history of more than 400 years! It's not only the birthplace of the Wa people of the world but also the village where the traditional culture of the Wa people is best preserved. If you want to experience the most primitive Wa customs, this is the right place! 👌 🍃 Located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan, surrounded by mountains, it feels like being embraced by nature. That primitive and mysterious feeling, as if even time can't do anything about it! 😌 🎊 As soon as you enter the village, the villagers welcome you with singing and dancing, and they even say blessings to you! It feels like coming home, super warm! 🥰 🍃 In the village, you can see the Wa people resting in every corner, and they will greet you warmly. Although you can't understand their local language, their smiles are really super healing! 😊 🪘 Inside the Wa village, traditional Wa architecture is preserved - the dry-column style thatched roof 'Cha Cha' houses, as well as various primitive bamboo and wood utensils. There are also Wa village gates, village posts, 'Sa La' houses, and other traditional culture and folk crafts, it's simply a cultural treasure trove! 🏺 🪇 Here are some travel tips! 1️⃣ Remember that water spraying starts at 10 am to cool down, so remember to hide inside the houses when it happens. 2️⃣ You can also experience Wa facial painting, which is super cool! 🎨 There are also various performance activities, such as Wa love songs, Lamu drums, hair-swinging dances, and more, all with a strong ethnic flavor. 3️⃣ Specialty snacks and tea are also free, which is a great deal! 🍵🍚 🛖 The location is the Wengding Primitive Tribe. Located on the Nanmang Section Road of Wengding Village, Mengjiao Township, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. The opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm Adult tickets (including round-trip sightseeing car) are only 55 yuan, and children/elderly tickets are only 38 yuan! 🎫 Come here to experience the charm of the primitive tribe! 👣

China's Last Primitive Tribe | Complete Guide to the Wengding Primitive Tribe

⭕️Location The Wengding Primitive Tribe is located in Cangyuan County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, which is quite far away. It is recommended to either fly directly to Cangyuan from Kunming or find a way to get to Lincang (which has high-speed rail) and then take a bus there. If you want to avoid hassle, it's better to choose to fly ✈️ ⭕️Mini Guide 🎫Scenic Area Transportation It takes half an hour to drive from Cangyuan to the Wengding scenic area, and you can either drive yourself or hire a car to get there. Additionally, there are regular buses from Cangyuan to Wengding, with many departures each day; you can check at the Cangyuan bus station 🎫Tourism Strategy 1⃣️You cannot drive your own car into the scenic area; you need to switch to an electric shuttle at the main entrance. It's also recommended to purchase tickets online in advance, and it's advisable to buy a combo ticket that includes the electric shuttle, rather than the one that includes a meal... 2⃣️There is always a welcome ceremony performance at the entrance of the village, which you can see upon arrival. Once you enter the village, you can start exploring 😄 3⃣️The village mainly revolves around three viewing platforms, and once you've visited all three, you've pretty much seen the whole village ⬇️ ✨First Viewing Platform: This platform is not that great as the view is obstructed by houses, but if you want to see the Wa King, you need to go to this platform 👀 ✨Second Viewing Platform: This platform is the most worth visiting, with an unbeatable view, and you can also buy Wengding's exclusive milk tea there 🥤 ✨Third Viewing Platform: Located right next to the Wa King's Palace, the view is rather ordinary, but you can see the beautiful mountains and fields outside the village 🥉 4⃣️There are many experiential activities in the village, don't miss out ✨The Wa King's Village has Wa ethnic singing performances, and there are Wa ethnic situational drama performances under the second viewing platform. There are also wooden drum dance performances (cancelled if it rains) and daily fire drill performances (which are said to be super impressive, you can look it up) ✨In the village, you can also taste Wa ethnic cuisine, such as Wa tea at the Wa King's Palace, as well as chicken rice, rice wine, and rice cakes. Just follow the signs to find them 🧐 5⃣️Other worthwhile experiences: Outside the Wa King's Palace, you can experience Wa ethnic face painting, and you can also try on Wa ethnic costumes for a photo shoot. There are also many Wa people in the village, so those who like to capture human culture should not miss out 6⃣️If you have time, you can also visit the new Wengding village (accessible by electric shuttle), where the terraced fields are very beautiful. Overall, it's a pity that the old Wengding village was burned down, and the current village certainly doesn't have the same history and liveliness, but the reconstructed village is still quite nice. It has been restored with an effort to maintain its original appearance as much as possible, and it's worth a visit 👍

Designated by National Geographic as China's last primitive tribe

🛖 This place has been honored by 'China National Geographic' magazine as the last primitive village in China, and it is also the filming location for 'Candle in the Tomb: The Worm Valley' in Yunnan. 🗿 It was once home to more than 100 households, with a history of over 400 years, and is the original birthplace of the Wa people in the world. It is also the village where Wa traditional culture is most completely preserved. 🍃 Located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan, the village is surrounded by mountains. This primordial and mysterious atmosphere seems impenetrable even by time. 🎊 Upon entering the village, the villagers will welcome you with singing and dancing, offer you a blessing, and warmly invite you to join in, immediately immersing you in the village atmosphere. 🍃 In the village, Wa people rest in every corner, greeting you warmly even though you may not understand their local language. Still, their smiles are infectious. In a distant house, an elder warmly invites me to sit down for tea, holding my hand and asking about my well-being, spreading a grandfatherly warmth in my heart. 🪘 The village preserves the Wa traditional architecture—stilted thatched 'Cha Cha' houses, uses the most primitive bamboo and wooden utensils, and maintains traditional cultural elements such as village gates, village posts, 'Sa La' houses, singing grounds, sacrificial houses, drum houses, human head posts, ox head posts, sacred groves, hand mills, foot mills, water mills, as well as folk crafts like weaving and dyeing. 🪇 Travel tips: 1. Water is sprayed regularly starting at 10 am for cooling; remember to take shelter inside a house during the spray. 2. You can experience Wa facial painting and immerse yourself in the local culture. 3. There are multiple performances throughout the day, including Wa love songs, drum playing, hair-swinging dances, traditional sacrifices, etc. Wa tea, rice wine, chicken porridge, and other local snacks and beverages are free. 🛖 Location: Wengding Primitive Tribe 📍 Address: Nanmang Section Road, Wengding Village, Mengjiao Township, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province ⏰ Opening hours: 9:00～17:00 🎫 Ticket (including round-trip sightseeing car): Adults 55, Children/Elderly 38

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If you want to check in at Wengding Village during the holiday, you can refer to this guide that was completed at 3 a.m. It is recommended to choose a plane plus a bus as your means of transportation. Depart from Changshui Airport at 10 a.m., arrive at Cangyuan Wa Mountains Airport at 11 a.m., taking 1 hour. Then take a bus from the airport entrance for 1 hour to reach Wengding Village, where the villagers at the entrance will welcome you with song and dance, offering you auspicious blessings. The first stop is the Lame Drum Sacrifice, which is a grand ceremony that the whole village participates in. Tourists can also join in the Lame Drum, but safety should be kept in mind. The second stop is interacting with the villagers, where everyone forms a circle and sings and dances together. The third stop is the Wa King's Mansion, where you can experience the real tea brewing around the stove. After coming out, there is also local face painting, and ladies can rent a set of clothes to go to the viewing platform to take a couple of beautiful photos. The fourth stop is the old Wengding Village, where you can watch the Wa ethnic costume show. The last stop is the village's viewing platform, where you can see the entire Wengding Village, especially when the smart fire-fighting water spray is very beautiful. For meals, you can choose the Wengding Restaurant outside the scenic area, and in the evening, you can go to Hulutown to experience the fire pit wine song. These two places require an additional fee, and those who like camping can also choose to cam

China's last primitive tribe

There are no written words, everything can be expressed in song. Guarding the purity, innocence and passion of a nation. In Wengding Wa Village, you can ask for tea, ask for chicken porridge, ask for glutinous rice Ai cake to taste, ask for songs to listen to, ask for stories to chat, except for the 50 yuan/person entrance fee (including sightseeing car), no charge. The happiness here has little to do with how much money, the quiet here is not related to worldly thoughts, the peace here is guarded by the Wa's faith.

Wengding, the last primitive tribe in China

Wengding in Wa language means a place shrouded in clouds and mist, and it also has the meaning of the beauty of high mountains, white clouds and lakes. Wengding is a Wa village with a history of nearly 400 years, located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. The whole village is shaped like a big chair, surrounded by continuous mountains. The architectural style of the village is unified, all of which are wooden structures with thatched roofs, divided into stilted and grounded types. Because of this primitive Wa ethnic residential architectural style and the local customs of the Wa people, it is called the last primitive tribe in China. ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: Wengding Ancient Village, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation guide: Lincang Airport or Cangyuan Airport (Cangyuan Airport is closer but has fewer flights), high-speed rail can reach Lincang and then it is recommended to drive by yourself 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Ticket price: 55 yuan/person 🌟Highlights: 1. The village gate has a ceremony of touching your black dots, which is a paint used by the Wa people to pray and pray. 2. There are fire pit gatherings in the village, and respected elders will invite everyone to drink tea and tell stories. 3. You can rent Wa costumes for photos inside, and sometimes there are paintings. 4. Be sure to check the activity schedule when buying tickets. There are different programs and performances. If you can catch up with the drum ceremony, it will be full of ritual sense. 5. There are three viewing platforms. The second viewing platform can overlook the whole village. If the timing is right, you can also see the fire sprinkling water, which is very spectacular. 6. You must go to the sacred forest. After 1958, human head sacrifices are no longer used, and now they are replaced with cow heads, but they are also very spectacular. 7. Respect the local ethnic customs, and the locals are also very enthusiastic. 📌Small Tips: Respect the customs of the Wa people: If you refuse the warm invitation of the villagers, it will be considered disrespectful to the customs of the Wa people. Be quiet during the sacrificial ceremony.

The last primitive tribe in China

Location: Wengding Ancient Village, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province Ticket price: 55 yuan/person (including sightseeing car) Parking: Free parking in the scenic area Transportation: Lincang Airport or Cangyuan Airport (Cangyuan Airport is closer but has fewer flights), high-speed rail can reach Lincang and then it is recommended to drive by yourself Tips: 1 There is a black dot nodding ceremony at the village gate, which is a paint used by the Wa people for blessings and prayers 2 There is a fire pond round stove storytelling meeting in the village, and the respected elders will invite everyone to drink tea and tell stories 3 You can rent Wa costumes for photos inside, and sometimes there are paintings 4 When buying tickets, be sure to check the activity schedule, there are different programs and performances, and you can catch up with the drum ceremony 5 There are three viewing platforms, and the second viewing platform can overlook the whole village. If the time is right, you can also see the fire sprinkler, which is very spectacular 6 You must go to the sacred forest. After 1958, human head sacrifices are no longer used, and now cow heads are used instead, but it is also very spectacular Respect the local ethnic customs, and the locals are also very enthusiastic |Food Zai Shuai Rice Dry, Palace Dai Flavor Cold Noodles, Ah Liang Thai Flavor Snacks, Mo Hei Breakfast, Pa Dang Dai Xiang Yun, Menglian One Yuan Barbecue, Hermes Roast Chicken, 20-year-old Shop Breakfast, Shang Yun Jiao Village (a lot of farmhouses, it is best to call in advance to ask if they are open, it is normal for the restaurant to be deserted due to the low consumption level of the locals, and it is not that they are not delicious) Places to go | Nayun Ancient Town The last Dai ancient town in China The ancient town is right next to the Nayun Bridge, the car is parked at the entrance of the General Buddha Temple, you can stroll along every road, three temples and one office are all concentrated here. Along the way, eat Zai Shuai Rice Dry, the Dai Flavor Palace Cold Noodles at the entrance of the Xuanfu Office (closed on Mondays). If you catch up with the local festival, there will be many food stalls on the riverside food street. ,|Boutique Coffee Street On the side of the ancient town, you can walk down (there is also a parking lot at the entrance). Many estate stores are concentrated here, the environment is average, if you are interested in coffee, it is recommended to go for a drink and chat and buy beans. ·|The vegetable market must go in the morning to be exciting It is divided into large and small farmers' markets. The large market navigates the "Nayun Town Farmers' Market", which has indoor and outdoor, is relatively large, can park, and the local recommended "Mo Hei Breakfast Shop" is very delicious! The small farmers' market is particularly small, and the products are a little bit more peculiar, there is no need to go specially, park the car at the entrance of the General Buddha Temple and walk across the river for a few minutes. I Coffee Shop Hot Wave Coffee, Wanderer's Restaurant, Mangmang Village (highly recommended), LIKE

"Mystery of Wengding - China's Last Primitive Tribe"

During the Spring Festival in 2021, a shocking and regrettable news quickly spread: Wengding Village, China's last primitive tribe, was basically burnt down by a big fire. What is the current state of the Wengding tribe? Is it still a burnt ruin, or has it risen from the ashes like a phoenix? On the morning of December 24, the sky was gloomy, and the weather forecast predicted long periods of moderate rain, but we still insisted on going to Wengding. Wengding is about 25 kilometers away from Cangyuan County, with excellent road conditions. After passing through a newly built tunnel about 2 kilometers long, we saw a large stone tablet at the intersection: "Wengding Primitive Tribe", and one of the 'A' characters in the 4A scenic spot logo below was chiseled off. We felt a chill in our hearts, could it be that Wengding has not been successfully rebuilt? We parked the car in the parking lot outside the scenic area, got off the car, and changed to the scenic area's electric car. The car drove on the three-kilometer mountain road, the mountain wind was biting, and we were shivering with cold. At the entrance of the scenic area, the stone tablets of "Wengding - China's Last Primitive Tribe" and "Wengding Wa Ethnic Traditional Residential Buildings" were prominently displayed. Wa men and women in ethnic costumes welcomed us with songs and dances. We met an old man who was walking briskly. Upon asking, he was already 85 years old and happily took a photo with us. We walked through the village entrance shaded by huge trees, passed the wooden stakes hanging with cow skull, entered the village gate, and saw a square. At this time, we could see clearly that Wengding Village was surrounded by mountains on all sides, and it was almost isolated from the outside world without the tunnel. On the top of the eastern mountain, a ray of sunlight broke through the clouds and shone into the village, warming our bodies instantly. We saw hundreds of stilted thatched houses of different sizes with '人' shaped roofs, distributed along the mountain and the path, arranged in a staggered manner, which was very beautiful. Except for the lack of smoke marks from cooking on the thatched roofs, it was almost identical to the photos before the fire. The stilted thatched houses are generally used for stacking firewood or raising livestock on the lower level, and people live on the upper level, cooking and sleeping around the fire pit. But now no one lives in them. Most of the tribal residents moved into the new village as early as 2018, and only a few villagers were unwilling to move into the new houses, so there was a fire caused by an eight-year-old child playing with fire. The scenes of men farming and women weaving that can be seen everywhere in the tribe are all reenacted by Wa villagers for tourists, even if there are few tourists. Around the tribe, ancient trees tower into the sky, the vegetation is lush, the mountains are clear and the water is beautiful, giving a sense of paradise. Mountain springs are led into the village through bamboo pipe water troughs, and the water in the pond is deep and clear. Climbing up to the high platform of the Wa King's Mansion, you can overlook the tribe. Below the tribe's mountain are terraced fields, and the red rice and corn that are planted have been harvested. Every October, the tribe holds a New Rice Festival, where people dress up and sing and dance, creating a lively atmosphere. The so-called primitive refers to the primitive nature of dwellings, production, lifestyle, and social structure. Today's Wengding tribe, apart from the architectural group after the reconstruction of the old village still maintaining the primitive appearance, the actual production and lifestyle of the tribal residents have been modernized. But when we see the primitive life scenes performed by the Wa villagers in the tribe, we are still full of interest and feel a strong sense of time travel and curiosity. On the way back, we passed by the new village of Wengding. We saw clean and flat roads, two or even three-story new houses with black tiles in every household, small courtyards decorated with flowers, and many electric cars, farm vehicles or even cars parked at the door. We casually walked into a house, and the host enthusiastically invited us in for tea. Is this a "primitive tribe"? It's clearly a new socialist countryside!

Wuyuan County in Yunnan is the main area for the Yi people in the country, while Wengding Ancient Village is the most traditional Yi village. Wuyuan is adjacent to Shan State in Myanmar, and Weng Ding is said to be the last primitive tribe in China. A "Ava people sing new songs" let the world know about this minority. If you want to understand the Yi culture, Weng Ding must come. Wengding Ancient Village is not big. There are 98 Yi villagers living in the area, with a total of more than 470 people. People are relatively poor, but the folk customs are simple and warm and hospitable. Women in the village like to smoke, and smoke does not leave their hands. It is a local culture. Perhaps living in the plateau, the ultraviolet rays are strong, the skin color is deep, and the local is black. Weng Ding, in the proverb, means the place where the clouds are lingering, and the meaning of the spirit of the alpine Baiyun Lake. Walking through Weng Ding, the first thing I saw was the Zhaimen and the big banyan trees, which were the same for a hundred years. The two lines in the same place constitute the real sense of the Zhaimen, and together guard this village with hundreds of years of history. The houses in the village are the houses of the Yi people's thatched houses. The tallest building is the king's palace. Yu Wang is the leader of the village and has a high prestige. Traditional Yi people's residence is a pole-style bamboo and wood building. There are two types in the big aspect. One is a single-story oval house with a short roof on a single adult. Adults and widows live in such a house. The other is a common two-story building. Livestock downstairs.

But when there are friends from other places who come to visit me and ask about my unpopular tourist destination, Weng Ding Ancient Village is my first recommendation. Compared with the bustling of Lijiang Dali, this preserved original Yi village has undoubtedly a unique charm.

Seeing a row of piles full of buffalo heads, I know that it is not far from Weng Ding Guzhai. Online said that the road from Wuyuan County to Weng Ding is good. They are all cement roads. In fact, there is no road in the middle. There is a long road in the middle, and it has been dug into a mud road. It has been bumped for a while and then passed through the misty mountains. We arrived in Onding. The front of the stockade is full of buffalo heads. It looks a bit scary, but in Yunnan, the buffalo head is not unusual, because the Yi people worship the buffalo, and the pajamas hanging on the pony head are a kind of blessing symbol. Before entering the stockade, there will be a welcoming ceremony. The villagers beat the instruments and sang the folks of the Yi people to welcome the guests. Then an uncle holds a black and dark thing and touches her eyebrows with a finger. It seems to be a blessing to the guests coming from afar. The house built with grass and wood has been used for thousands of years.

In Weng Ding Village, few people may be familiar with or understand this small village located in the southwestern border of the motherland. The original Yi ethnic village with hundreds of years of history will realize basic living facilities such as water supply and electricity supply by the end of 2010. Weng Ding Village is affiliated to the Qijiao Township of Wuyuan Yi Autonomous County. It is about 40 kilometers from Wuyuan County. It is basically a asphalt road. The road is good and the journey takes more than one hour. At night, you can choose to live in Wuyuan or Huma. The autonomous county lived, the horse was a little farther away, about 90 kilometers, because of the road conditions and speed limit, driving about three hours. The ancient Weng Ding Village still continues the traditional life of men and women, women can not only use the money from the weaving cloth to supplement the home, but also use their own cloth to make sheets, bedding, clothes and other home Retained.

Wuyuan Wending, a Yi women sitting in their own courtyard brocade, Jin is the legend of the beautiful and beautiful of the Ayi Mountain. According to legend, the "King" of the brocade is borrowed from the "Jin" of the beautiful scenery, which means to use the natural scenery. Rich and varied beauty to describe the colorful beauty of the brocade. People who have seen the Yi brocade in the Ayi Mountain almost have a feeling that the brocade is like a rainbow, beautiful and natural. Each pattern is like a picture of the environment and life of the Yi people. Never forget. The Yu people in the old saying mean "people living in the mountains." Because the Yi people are located in remote areas of China, they have been in the slash-and-burn stage of primitive society before liberation. After liberation, they have transitioned to modern society, leaving many imprints of primitive society. It is not difficult to see that Weng Dingzhai retains the original Yi folk house architecture style and the original Dai ethnic customs. It is the best preserved original group village so far, and it has been praised as the last primitive tribe in China by National Geographic magazine.