An aerial image of Hechi's Jinchengjiang district. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

There are people from 22 ethnic groups living in the city including Zhuang, Yao, Miao, Mulam, Sui and Maonan. The ethnic minority population is 281,600, accounting for 80.8 percent of the district’s total population.

Jinchengjiang has abundant water and non-ferrous mineral resources. There are 32 rivers including the Longjiang, Diaojiang and Huanjiang rivers, providing hydropower generation capacity of 194,000 kilowatts. In addition, more than 20 kinds of nonferrous metals such as lead, zinc, antimony, and tin have been explored in the district, making it a center for mining nonferrous metals.

The district is also well known for its tourist attractions. There are over 50 scenic spots covering a total area of 30,000 hectares. The unique natural scenery and rich local culture have made Jinchengjiang a popular holiday destination.