Xiang Chongzhou (1856-? ) Also known as Xiang Si, a native of Malipo, Yunnan, Miao Mingnian Si, a famous national hero who fought against the invasion of French colonists in modern history of China. Xiang Chongzhou was born in a poor peasant family of Miao nationality and lived in Mengdong Wild Boar Pond in Malipo, Yunnan for generations. Shen Congwen (1902— 1988) is a writer and cultural relic researcher in China. Formerly known as Shen Yuehuan, his pen names are Xiao Bing, Maolin, Jiongzhi, Yun Xiu, Chen Jia, Shangguanbi and Xuanruo. Phoenix people in Hunan. Miao nationality.

Tao Xinchun (1825- 1867), formerly known as Tao, was also a famous leader of Miao uprising in northwest Guizhou during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolution.