Honghe Hani
and Yi Nationalities Autonomous Prefecture
The
Honghe Hani and Yi Nationalities Autonomous Prefecture
is a multicultural and ethnically diverse region principally
inhabited by Hani and Yi nationalities. Its capital
is Gejiu City. There are two cities and 11 counties
included within the prefecture. The prefecture has a
varied and rugged terrain with mountain ridges and valleys
in the South and hills and vast forests in the North.
The prefecture also has plentiful natural resources,
dazzling local scenery and colorful costumes worn by
the ethnic nationalities. The most popular scenic spots
are in Jianshui County, Luxi County (the ancient A'lu
Cave) and Hekou (which borders Viet Nam).
Two Major cities of Honghe:
1. Jianshui, 2. Yuanyang
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