Qiandongnan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guizhou Province. It is located in the southeast of Guizhou Province and is located in an area inhabited by ethnic minorities such as the Miao, Dong, and Buyi ethnic groups. Southeast Guizhou is located in a mountainous area with complex terrain and inconvenient transportation. However, it is a place with beautiful natural scenery and a long cultural history. So, how many towns are there in southeastern Guizhou? This article will analyze in detail the number and distribution of towns in southeastern Guizhou.

1. Overview of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, referred to as Qiandongnan Prefecture, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guizhou Province. It is located in the southeast of Guizhou Province and is located in the Miao , Dong, Buyi and other ethnic minority areas. Southeast Guizhou is located on the southeastern edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with complex terrain and inconvenient transportation. The total area of ​​Qiandongnan Prefecture is 17,965 square kilometers, of which mountainous area accounts for more than 90%, and the forest coverage rate reaches 57.5%.

2. Number and Distribution of Townships in Southeast Guizhou

Qiandongnan Prefecture has 10 counties under its jurisdiction, namely Kaili City, Shibing County, Congjiang County, Jinping County, Zhenyuan County, Majiang County, Taijiang County, Tianzhu County, Huangping County, Rongjiang County. According to data published on the website of the Guizhou Provincial Government, Qiandongnan Prefecture has a total of 398 towns, including 13 towns under the jurisdiction of Kaili City, 21 towns under the jurisdiction of Shibing County, 29 towns under the jurisdiction of Congjiang County, and 29 towns under the jurisdiction of Jinping County. It has jurisdiction over 26 townships, Zhenyuan County has 28 townships, Majiang County has 13 townships, Taijiang County has 33 townships, Tianzhu County has 27 townships, Huangping County has 32 townships, and Rongjiang County has jurisdiction over 26 townships. The county has 26 townships under its jurisdiction.

From the perspective of the distribution of the number of towns and villages, the distribution of the number of towns and villages in Qiandongnan Prefecture is relatively balanced, and the number of towns and villages in each county is also relatively close.

3. Characteristics of Qiandongnan Townships

Qiandongnan Prefecture is an ethnic minority inhabited area, and most of the towns and villages here have strong ethnic minority cultural characteristics. For example, in the "Sanchahe" township of Congjiang County, the Miao people here believe in a mysterious "Muyu Sect". The believers of this sect use wooden fish as a symbol of their faith. They hold a grand ceremony every year on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. "Wooden Fish Festival" event. Another example is the "Daxing" township in Huangping County. The Dong people here retain an ancient "Dong Song", which is a form of worship for the Dong people's ancestors.

Although there are a large number of towns in Qiandongnan Prefecture, each town has its own unique cultural characteristics and development advantages, which also provides abundant resources and motivation for the economic and social development of Qiandongnan Prefecture.

IV. Development Prospects of Townships in Southeast Guizhou

With the gradual advancement of the national “One Belt, One Road” strategy , the development prospects of Qiandongnan Prefecture are becoming more and more broad. Qiandongnan Prefecture is located in the Indochina Economic Zone. It is the only way from Guizhou to southern provinces such as Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. It is also an important passage connecting the Indochina Peninsula and Southeast Asian countries. Qiandongnan Prefecture has huge development potential in transportation, tourism, culture and other aspects.

In the futureIn its development, Qiandongnan Prefecture will continue to leverage its geographical, cultural and other advantages to accelerate the rural revitalization strategy, promote the development of the rural economy, increase the income level of farmers, and achieve comprehensive development of rural and urban areas.