Bapan village in Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, was honored as a national featured ethnic village in Guizhou province by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission.      

Officials from Bapan village in Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture receive the national featured ethnic village award. [Photo/ldqxn.cm]                 

Located in southeastern Anlong county, Bapan village has long been home to people of the Bouyei ethnic group. The village is also known for its ancient paper making techniques, dating back generations. 

The village, covering about 20,000 square meters, features many wooden houses projecting over the waters of a lake. The unique buildings, old and chunky banyan trees and lush baboo groves form the region's beautiful landscape. 

Located in southeastern Anlong county, Bapan village boasts beautiful natural scenery and unique folk customs. [Photo/ldqxn.cm]

The Local authority has pledged to preserve the traditional culture of the region and build the village into a better place to live and to visit.

Villagers in Bapan village, most of which are from the Bouyei ethnic group, live along the lake in wooden houses that project over the water. [Photo/ldqxn.cm]