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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Riga |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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.
Saldus, the economic and cultural center of the Courland region in western Latvia, is located about 120 kilometers west of the capital Riga, near the Lithuanian border, and is the capital of the city of Saldus. The city has a long history, having been settled in medieval times, and today retains historical buildings such as the neo-Gothic Holy Trinity Church. Sardus is characterized by agriculture and light industry, and the surrounding area is rich in cereals, flax, food processing and wood processing industries. As the cultural hub of Courland, there is a history museum and a music school, and traditional folk festivals are held every year to show Latvia's unique ethnic customs. Its tranquil idyllic scenery and deep cultural heritage make it an important destination for exploring the charms of western Latvia.