Wángmǔ

Wangmu stands in the mountain country north of the Hongshui River. The surrounding district was governed for centuries by the Cen chieftains of Sicheng, with local Huang and Wang headmen exercising authority beneath them. In 1727 the Qing detached land north of the river from Sicheng and established Yongfeng prefecture, initially seated at Changba in the Wangmu area. A garrison was stationed there before the prefectural seat moved north.