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Du'an Yao Autonomous County: the Pearl of Yao Ethnicity in Guangxi on the bank of Hongshui River

Du'an Yao Autonomous County is located in the west of the center of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in the middle reaches of Hongshui River, it is a Yao-populated county under the jurisdiction of Hechi City, and it is known as "Du'an Yao Autonomous County in China - Township of Underground River". The karst landforms here are widely spread, and the underground river system of Disu is 241 kilometers long, which is the largest underground river group in Guangxi, giving birth to unique natural wonders. As one of the autonomous counties with the highest proportion of Yao population in the country, Du'an retains a strong ethnic flavor, with unique non-heritage culture such as Yao costumes, copper drum dance and monkey drum dance. The area is rich in wild mountain grapes and Du'an Mountain Wine is famous. It is also the hometown of bamboo and rattan weaving handicrafts in China, and the traditional handicrafts are exported to overseas. In recent years, relying on ecological resources and ethnic culture, Du'an is gradually creating a sample of development in the Yao region that integrates tourism experience, cultural heritage and specialty agriculture.

Pingding County Overview

Pingding County is part of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located in the Taihang Mountains in eastern Shanxi Province, with a total area of 1,394 square kilometers. As an important gateway to eastern Jin, Pingding is connected to Yu County in the north, Xiyang in the south, and Jingfu County in Hebei Province in the east, and has been a major transportation hub connecting Jin and Hebei provinces since ancient times.

Historical and cultural heritage

Pingding has a long history, as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the county has been set up, so far there have been more than 2,200 years of establishment history. It is the ancestral home of Wang Wei, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Great Wall of Gu Guan and Niangziguan, of which Niangziguan is known as the "Ninth Pass in the World".

Economic and Resource Characteristics

Pingding County is rich in mineral resources, coal reserves of 2.6 billion tons, is an important coal production base in Shanxi. In recent years, Pingding County has been actively developing ceramics, calcium-based new materials and other industries, as well as utilizing the natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains and red tourism resources to vigorously develop the eco-tourism industry.

Folklore and Specialty Products

Pingding retains a rich folk culture, such as Yazhou Drums, Wu Yazhou Drums and other traditional performing arts are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Pingding Sandware is the most famous specialty product, with a history of more than 1,300 years, and a reputation as the "best sandware in the world".