Chinese chieftain sites reflect the political system for managing ethnic minorities implemented by ancient China in multi-ethnic areas in Southwest China from the 13th to the early 20th century.
"A century-old dynasty, a thousand-year-old chieftain." Compared with the Central Plains dynasty, the chieftain is the local "earth emperor", and can continue to rule after changing dynasties.
The "Chinese Chieftain Site" was successfully applied for World Heritage in 2015. It includes the site of Laosi City in Yongshun, Hunan, the site of Tusi City in Tangya, Hubei, and the site of Hailongtun, Bozhou, Guizhou. The ancient chieftain city ruins.
Up to now, the residents where these heritage sites are still inheriting their typical ethnic customs and cultural traditions.
Walk into the ruins, linger in them, and feel their former glory.
(produced by Niu Ye Studio)