The village, located opposite to Jingmai Mountain, is an almost unknown land that few outsiders, visitors, and travellers enter. Its name "Panayang" originates from Hani ethnic people’s oral language, meaning all of the minority people are the the bravest, most intelligent and kind-hearted ones.

Old men of the minority also explained the name of the village in another way. They said "Panayang" is from Dai ethnic people’s language which means a line of beautiful girls standing on stocks. About one hundred years ago, a group of Hani ethnic people moved from Honghe Prefecture to Pu’er City, seeing the scene that took place. Hence they named their village "Panayang".

Stilt-style architecture

The village, surrounded by numerous natural resources, mainly produce tea, rice, honey, and subtropical fruits. Until now, "Panayang" still keeps original state of nature. In the village, the air is fresh, and the sky remains blue.

Hani ethnic people in the Panayang village still inherits farming culture now.

(Editors: Cathy Chen, Rachel)