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. |
Aksu is located in the western part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain and the northern edge of Tarim Basin, which is an important hub of the ancient Silk Road. With a temperate continental climate, four distinct seasons, and abundant light, the region produces high-quality apples, jujubes, and cotton, and is known as the "land of fruits and melons". Aksu City is the political, economic and cultural center of the region, and has the characteristics of multi-ethnic settlement, with Uyghurs and Han Chinese living in harmony. The city is rich in natural landscapes, such as the mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain and the edge of Taklamakan Desert, as well as historical and cultural sites, such as the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (in the neighboring areas). In recent years, relying on the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, Aksu has seen rapid development in agriculture, energy and tourism, becoming an important growth pole in Xinjiang.
Dancheng County is located in the southeastern part of Henan Province, under the jurisdiction of Zhoukou City. It is situated at the junction of Henan and Anhui Provinces, in the hinterland of the Yellow-Huaikai Plain, with a long history and deep cultural heritage. Here was once the ancient Chen state belongs to the Ming and Qing dynasties for the merchants gathered place, is now a typical agricultural county, producing wheat, corn, soybeans and other food crops, but also the country's important commercial grain production base. In recent years, Dancheng is famous for its education, and the quality of teaching in Dancheng No.1 High School and No.2 High School is well known, which is regarded as the "Pearl of Education in the East of Henan Province". In addition, the local characteristic industries, such as food processing and textile industry, are developing rapidly. Relying on the advantages of location, Dancheng is actively integrating into the construction of the Central Plains Economic Zone, and is gradually moving towards a modern livable county.