The full name of Xiangxi, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, is affiliated to Hunan Province and is the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in Hunan Province. Located in the northwest of Hunan Province. Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is affiliated to Hunan Province and is the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in the province. It is located in the northwest of Hunan Province, between 109°10′~110°22.5′ east longitude and 27°44.5′~29°38′ north latitude. It is located at the junction of Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou and Chongqing provinces.

The Xiangxi Miao Autonomous Region was established in August 1952, and was changed to the Xiangxi Miao Autonomous Prefecture in 1955. In September 1957, the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture was established. It has jurisdiction over 7 counties and 1 city, covering an area of ??15,462 square kilometers. Xiangxi Prefecture has a humid subtropical monsoon climate with obvious continental climate characteristics.

Chinese name: Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Foreign name: Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Alias: Xiangxi, Xiangxi Prefecture, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture

Administrative region category: Autonomous Prefecture

Region: Central China

Regions under jurisdiction: Jishou, Luxi, Fenghuang, Huayuan, Baojing, Guzhang, Yongshun, Longshan [2]?

Geographical location: northwest of Hunan Province, hinterland of Wuling Mountains

Area: 15,462 square kilometers

Population: 2.636 million (2016)

Dialect: Southwest Mandarin - Jishou dialect, Xiang dialect - Chenxupian

Climate conditions: Subtropical monsoon humid climate

Famous attractions: Fenghuang Ancient City, Liye Ancient City , Miaojiang Great Wall, Furong Town, Laosicheng, Ludong Mountain, Mengdong River