Drung - Definition and Overview

The Drung people (own name: tɯɹɯŋ, Chinese: 独龙族 Dúlóngzú) are an ethnic group. They form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. Their population of 6,000 is found in Yunnan province. Another 600 can be found along the Nujiang River in the northern Gongshan County.

Most of the Drung are Animist, although there are some Christians.