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Overview of Meigu County
Meigu County belongs to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China, located in the southwest of Sichuan, in the hinterland of the Greater Liangshan Mountains. The county has a predominantly Yi population, accounting for more than 98% of the total population, and is an important birthplace and preservation site of Yi culture. Meigu County, whose name is derived from the Yi word "Mogu" meaning "beautiful place", is between 1,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level, and its terrain is dominated by mountains and plateaus.
Culture and Characteristics
Meigu is famous for its rich Yi traditional culture, including the Year of the Yi, the Torch Festival, the Pimo culture and the art of dress. It is an important inheritance area for the national intangible cultural heritages of Yi embroidery and Yi silver jewelry. Meigu is also famous for its natural landscape, with the Dafengding National Nature Reserve, rich in biodiversity and a popular destination for hiking and eco-tourism.
Economy and Resources
The economy is based on agriculture, with corn, potatoes and buckwheat being grown, while animal husbandry, such as cattle and sheep farming, is also well developed. In recent years, Meigu has been actively developing cultural tourism and eco-industries to help revitalize the countryside. In terms of transportation, Meigu is connected to neighboring counties and cities by highway, and is gradually improving its infrastructure to promote development.
meigu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
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07:35
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19:05
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