The daughter country is a fictional country in the ancient Chinese ** "Journey to the West", located in the Xiliang women's country, all women in the country, no men, and its reproduction method is to rely on the water of the Zimu River to conceive.
Although the daughter country is fictional, there are also some places in reality that are considered to be the prototype of the daughter country or related to the daughter country. The Daughter Country, also known as the "East Female Country", is a region in ancient Tibetan history, located at the junction of today's Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and ** Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. According to historical records, the daughter country was once a woman-centered society, and women played important roles in various fields such as politics, economy, culture, and religion. In this realm, women are supreme, and families and tribes are run by women.
Over time, the daughter country gradually integrated into the culture and society of the surrounding area. Especially with the introduction of Tibetan Buddhism, the traditional beliefs and culture of the daughter country have been greatly affected. By the 7th century AD, the influence of the daughter kingdom gradually waned, and it was eventually annexed by the neighboring Tibetan kingdom.
In modern China, although the traditions and history of the daughter country have gradually disappeared, the cultural relics and legends left behind by it still attract many tourists. In some areas of Sichuan's Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, there are still some historical sites and cultural traditions related to the daughter country, attracting tourists to visit and learn about this mysterious historical country.
In addition, there are some places that are also thought to be related to the daughter country, such as the Lugu Lake in Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, which is home to the Mosuo people, who are the only ethnic group in China that retains the characteristics of a matrilineal clan society, and women have a high status in the family and society.
There are some cultural practices that are noteworthy when traveling to places related to the daughter country. For example, in the traditional Mosuo culture, women play an important role in the family and society, while men take on more responsibilities outside the family. On the shores of Lugu Lake, women usually wash their clothes by the river, while men are forbidden to enter their living areas.
In addition, in the Beauty Valley of Danba County, women also play an important role in the family and society. Here, women usually take care of household chores and take care of children, while men usually go out to work. In addition, there are some unique cultural practices such as women wearing long skirts, headdresses, etc.
It is very important to respect the local culture and customs during the tour. If you're new to the local culture and customs, check with a local or tour guide to make sure you're behaving in line with the local culture and traditions.
It is important to note that although these places are related to the daughter country, they are not really daughter countries, but are only associated with the daughter country for some historical, cultural or geographical reasons.