On June 18, 1941, The Banhong Village and its western area are classified into Burma territory.

The highest point in the town is Mount Huguangzhai (Chinese: 湖广寨大山) which stands 2,302.2 metres (7,553 ft) above sea level.

The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and ranching.

[4] The mineral resources here are gold, silver, lead, zinc and sulphur.

The Nancang Road (Chinese: 南沧路) passes across the town.