China's last reindeer tribe

The Reindeer Ewenki tribe living in Aoluguya Ewenki ethnic township, Genhe city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, are a special ethnic minority group that entered the socialist society directly from the end of primitive society. Historically known as "the last hunting tribe", they are also the only ethnic group in China that raises reindeer and preserves the reindeer culture.

With the advancement of modern civilization, huge changes are taking place among the Reindeer Ewenki population and in the "cultural environment" in which they live. The continuation and development of their ethnic culture have been strongly impacted by modern civilization. Nowadays, there are only about 30 people representing the last generation of Reindeer Ewenki, and a very small number of them still maintain a relatively primitive and natural lifestyle. They are an important part of the Pan-Arctic Circle culture.