Recently , Yu n n a n province announced a list of demonstration villages, leading enterprises, famous brands and demonstration sub-districts that will engage in the production and sales of ethnic folk arts and crafts. BaoshanYongzi, a type of go-pieces, was recognised as a famous brand of ethnic folk arts and crafts in the province.

BaoshanYongzi go-pieces date back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and are famous for their choice materials and unique craftsmanship. Yongzi go-pieces are the best go-pieces and considered a national treasure for their local characteristics and ethnic cultural connotations. According to an executive of BaoshanYongzi Cultural I n d u s t r y C o . L t d . , t h e craftsmen use minerals such as Nanhong agate—unique to Baoshan, Huanglong jade, emerald and amber. They follow a secret formula and a sophisticated smelting and shaping process to make Yongzi go-pieces.

The BaoshanYongzi Go Institute opened to the public in September 2016, and has since hosted a series of go-related events. These include the China Go First Division League, the China-Japan- S o u th Korea S e n ior Go Mixed Doubles, the China- J a p a n - S o u t h K o r e a G o Celebrity Tournament and the International Go Culture Summit Forum. Year on year, the institute receives over one million domestic and overseas go fans and tourists.