Hengyang is a region where ethnic minorities are scattered and sparsely distributed, with Tashan Yao Ethnic Township in Changning being the only ethnic township in the city. The main focus of Hengyang’s ethnic affairs lies in the Tashan Yao Ethnic Township and the Hui people residing in urban areas, with priorities placed on work related to ethnic townships and urban minority communities. There are currently 42 ethnic minorities in the city, with a population of 17800, accounting for 0.25% of the total population. The Yao ethnic group, which constitutes a significant portion of the minority population, is mainly concentrated in Tashan Yao Ethnic Township, Changning. The Hui people are relatively concentrated in the area between the railway station and Feijiping in Zhuhui District. The central theme of ethnic affairs is: striving in unity for common prosperity and development. The city’s ethnic affairs are divided into two major tasks: first, rural ethnic affairs, Mainly to develop the economy of Tashan Yao Ethnic Township in Changning. Second, urban ethnic affairs, primarily involving the mediation of ethnic conflicts in urban areas. In recent years, ethnic minorities coming to Hengyang mainly originate from Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang, and Aba in Sichuan. Currently, there are over 50 Hui-owned halal noodle restaurants operating in the city, some selling lamb skewers and raisins, while others sell ethnic medicinal herbs and handicrafts through street stalls. Therefore, strengthening services and management for ethnic minorities migrating to Hengyang is becoming increasingly important for promoting ethnic unity and social harmony.