Idyllic Qiunatong Village in Yunnan

With dense virgin forests, waterfalls in the canyons and wooden houses hiding in the mountains, Qiunatong is an idyllic village which lies in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Qiunatong Village is located at the north end of the Nujiang Grand Canyon. "Tong" literally means "peace and harmony" in the Nu language. In Nujiang, a place with "Tong" in its name is mainly resided by Nu and Lisu people.

Qiunatong is surrounded by the Biluo Snow Mountain and the Gawagapu Snow Mountain. And the Nu River runs at the foot the majestic mountains. When spring comes, peach blossoms and rape flowers add beauty to the village.

People in Qiunatong have been living a traditional farming life for hundreds of years and maintained many ancient customs. When you visit Qiunatong, the hospitable villagers will always invite you to join them for a meal. 

Editor: Wang Shixue