Nayong County is located in the northwest of Guizhou Province, south of Bijie City, across the river from Dafang County. Its geographical coordinates are10455' 40 "-10538' 04" and 26 30'16 "-27 05' 54" north latitude. The total area is 2452.32 square kilometers. Because there is a Nayong River in the south of the county, Nayong is the name of the county (also taking the meaning of Namin Yongxi).

There are Diaoshuiyan Scenic Area, Yongxi Scenic Area, Dahaiba Scenic Area and Zongxi River Scenic Area. Nayong is a multi-ethnic community, and there are 22 ethnic minorities in the county, including Miao, Yi, Bai, Buyi, Hui, Dong and Zhuang.

History and culture:

The ethnic customs in Nayong County are colorful, and the Miao people's "dancing flowers and playing ga", the Yi people's "rubbing children's dance", the Buyi people's "June 6th" and the Chuanqing people's "kissing relatives" are all full of strong local colors.

Miao Lusheng Dance "Rolling Mangosteen" and Miao costumes are protected by national intangible cultural heritage, while Xiaohua Miao costumes, Miao flying songs, chopsticks for ancestor worship, Miao batik and Nayong Nuo opera belong to provincial intangible cultural heritage.

In particular, the Miao Lusheng dance "Rolling Mangosteen" is simple, proud and amazing. It has been performed abroad for many times and received rave reviews. In addition, batik and embroidery of Miao nationality are also unique and impressive. Nayong has a well-developed folk poetry culture, and is the "hometown of folk culture and art in China" awarded by the Ministry of Culture.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nayong County