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.
Donghai County is located in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, China, under Lianyungang City, on the coast of the Yellow Sea, and is an important part of the East Bridgehead of the Asia-Europe Continental Bridge. The county is named "Donghai" to symbolize its geographical location adjacent to the East China Sea, with a total area of about 2,037 square kilometers and a population of about 1.2 million.
Donghai County's economy is characterized by agriculture, crystal industry and tourism, and it is China's famous "Crystal Capital" with the world's largest crystal market. The rich reserves and high quality of crystals here attract a large number of domestic and foreign merchants every year. In addition, Donghai also produces high-quality rice and hot springs, and the town of Hot Springs is a well-known leisure and vacation destination.
Culturally, Donghai County has a deep history, with historical monuments such as the Daxianzhuang Ruins, and has nurtured historical figures such as the famous Han general Zhong Li-mi. The transportation is convenient, with many trunk lines such as Lianhuo Expressway and railroad running through the whole territory, and only 30 minutes' drive from Lianyungang port and airport.