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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