The Nakhi, Nashi, or Naxi (simplified Chinese: 纳西族; traditional Chinese: 納西族; pinyin: Nàxī zú; Naxi: Naqxi) are a people inhabiting the Hengduan Mountains abutting the Eastern Himalayas in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, as well as the southwestern part of Sichuan Province in China.

NAXI ETHNIC GROUP. The Naxi (often spelled Nakhi) are one of China's most interesting ethnic groups. Residing primarily around the Lijiang area of Yunnan, they are a Tibetan-related people with their own language and are darker and taller than the Chinese. The area where they live is filled with high mountains, some over 5,000 meters tall.

By far the largest grouping of Nakhi, or Naxi (pronounced Na-shi regardless of the spelling), an ethnic minority currently numbering roughly 300,000 individuals, live in Yunnan Province in southern China near the Tibetan and Burmese borders.

Aug 1, 2017 · The Nakhi language, commonly referred to as Naxi language, is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by over 300,000 people. The majority of the Naxi speakers also speak other languages including Chinese, Tibetan, Bai, and English as a second language.

The Naxi (or Nakhi, Naqxi, Na-khi, Nashi, Nahi, Moxiayi, Mosha) people are one of the ancient nationalities and one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. Naxi nationality is the largest non-indigenous peoples in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province. Population. 326,295 (2010) Main Areas ...

Naxi people mostly live in the Naxi Autonomous County in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, while the rest live in Sichuan and Tibet. Their population is 308,893 according to the 2000 census. In the name Naxi (also spelled Nakhi), Na means senior and honored and Xi means people.

Feb 21, 2025 · Among its 56 recognized ethnic groups, the Naxi (Nakhi) people stand out for their unique traditions, language, and artistic contributions. Residing mainly in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, the Naxi have preserved a rich heritage that continues to captivate travelers and researchers alike.

4 days ago · After the founding of the PRC in 1949, following consultation with the ethnic minority, it agreed upon the official name of Naxi ethnic minority. Agriculture is the main occupation of the Naxi people, together with stockbreeding and handicraft industry.

The Naxi ethnic minority has a population of 308,839, most of whom live in concentrated communities in the Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County in Yunnan Province, the rest being scattered in Weixi, Zhongdian, Ninglang, Deqin, Yongsheng, Heqing, Jianchuan and Lanping counties in Yunnan, as well as Yanyuan, Yanbian and Muli counties in Sichuan Province.

Naxi ethnic minority is one of the 56 ethnic groups in China and one of the ethnic groups unique to Yunnan. Naxi is unique in art, its poetry, painting, sculpture, music and dance art are famous at home and abroad. Naxi culture is deeply influenced by Han culture.