Brief synthesisOn the south banks of the Hong River in the mountainous terrain of southern Yunnan, the Honghe Hani Rice terraces cascade down the towering slopes of the Ailao mountains. Each household farms one or two ‘plots’ of the rice terraces. The local government has issued the Measures for Protection and Management of the Villages and Residences of the Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces and Guidelines for Conservation, Renovation and Environmental Treatment of Traditional Hani Residences in Honghe. They cover the rice terraces, forests, irrigation systems, traditional villages and residences, and the traditional culture in the region. The Hani Rice Terraces Cultural Heritage Protection and Development Management Committee is responsible for implementing the Plan.