Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, located in the northwest of Sichuan Province and on the southeast edge of the Tibetan Plateau, is the core area of the Sichuan-Yunnan ecological barrier. With an average altitude of more than 3,500 meters, Aba is an important water source for the upper reaches of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, and has two world natural heritages, Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, as well as magnificent landscapes such as the Four Girls' Mountains and Ruoergai Grassland, and is known as the "Wonderland of the Earth" and the "Natural Animal and Plant Genetic Repository". It is known as "the heaven on earth" and "the gene pool of natural flora and fauna". The territory is inhabited by Tibet, Qiang, Hui, Han and other ethnic groups, Tibetan towers, Qiang ancient fortresses, pots and pans, singing and dancing, and other multicultural blend, giving rise to a unique folk customs. As an important node of the golden line of tourism in western Sichuan, Aba attracts global tourists with its primitive ecology, red culture and ethnic flavors, and is a model of harmonious coexistence of ecological protection and cultural heritage.
Chicheng County is located in the northwestern part of China's Hebei Province, under Zhangjiakou Municipality, and is situated in the transition zone between the Yanshan Mountains and the Inner Mongolian Plateau, with a total area of 5,287 square kilometers. The county is dominated by mountainous terrain with a cool climate, and is an important ecological barrier and water-sourcing area in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, boasting natural landscapes such as the Heilongshan National Forest Park. With a long history, Chicheng was one of the important passes of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty, and a number of Great Wall sites exist. The economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and tourism, with an abundance of miscellaneous grains and Chinese herbs, and the development of recreational tourism based on hot spring resources. Conveniently connected to Beijing and Zhangjiakou by highway, it is suitable for eco-tourism and historical and cultural exploration.