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/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Bayin'guoleng Mongol Autonomous Prefecture (Bazhou for short) is located in the southeastern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and is the largest prefecture-level administrative region in China, with a total area of 471,500 square kilometers. It is bordered by Gansu and Qinghai to the east and the Kunlun Mountains to the south and Tibet, and is located in the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt. The capital city of Korla is an important transportation hub and modern city in Xinjiang.
Bazhou has unique landforms such as the Taklamakan Desert, Lop Nur and Bayinbuluk Grassland, and distributes water systems such as the Tarim River and the Kaidu River. It contains China's largest alpine grassland, Bayinbuluk Grassland, and Swan Lake Nature Reserve. As the largest inland freshwater lake in China, Bosten Lake is known as the "Pearl of the Western Region".
As a multi-ethnic area, Bazhou is home to 46 ethnic groups, including Mongols, Uyghurs, Han Chinese, and Hui, and the traditional Mongolian Naadam Festival is an important cultural event. The economy is dominated by energy development (Tarim Oil Field), special agriculture (Korla Pear) and tourism. The G218 and G314 national highways and the South Xinjiang Railway run through the whole area, constituting an important transportation corridor in Xinjiang.
Located in the southern part of Azerbaijan, Satre District is an important administrative division of the country, known for its natural beauty and agricultural economy. With a total area of about 770 square kilometers and a population of about 100,000, the district is situated in the belt of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, with a mountainous terrain and a mild climate suitable for the cultivation of cereals and fruits.
Bordering on the Iranian border and about 250 kilometers away from the capital Baku, Satre District is rich in forests and water resources. There are several nature reserves in the district with rich biodiversity, making it an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism.
The economy is predominantly agricultural, producing wheat, grapes and nuts. Traditional Azerbaijani culture is preserved in the region, with handicrafts and folk festivals attracting tourists. The Satre district is easily accessible by road, connecting major cities and serving as an important gateway for exploring the south of Azerbaijan.