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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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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. |
Located in the northeastern part of Guangdong Province, China, Tai Po County is a part of Meizhou City and is situated at the junction of Fujian and Guangdong Provinces, and is famous as the "Hometown of Overseas Chinese", "Hometown of Culture" and "Hometown of Ceramics". The county has a total area of about 2,467 square kilometers, mainly mountainous and hilly, with the Han River running through the whole territory, rich in natural resources and excellent ecological environment.
Tai Po has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with national cultural relics protection units such as Tai'an Building and Calyx Building, and the unique characteristics of the Hakka dragon house architecture. Hakka culture is the core of the area, and traditional folklore such as Guangdong Han music and Puzai fire dragons have been preserved. The ceramics industry has emerged since the Song Dynasty, and Tai Po blue and white porcelain is renowned both at home and abroad.
Tai Po is supported by agriculture, ceramic industry and tourism, and produces agricultural products such as honeydew and tea. Attractions such as the Sanheba Battle Memorial Park, Fengxi Forest Park and Baihou Ancient Town attract many tourists, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Hakka culture and eco-tourism.
Koping County is located in the southwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, belonging to the Aksu Region and situated on the northwestern edge of the Tarim Basin. It has a total area of about 12,000 square kilometers and a population of about 50,000, with Uyghur as the main ethnic group. The county is connected to Wensu County in the north, Awati County in the east, Wush County in the west, and Aheqi County in the Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture in the south.
Keping County is located in the hilly area at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain, the terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with a typical temperate continental arid climate. The average annual temperature is 10.3℃, and the annual precipitation is about 70 millimeters. The main rivers are Keping River and Tiegek River, etc. Agriculture relies on glacial meltwater irrigation. There are natural landscapes such as Yardang Landform and Red Mountain Canyon in the territory.
Koping was an important post on the ancient Silk Road, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The ruins of the ancient camel bell road of the Tang Dynasty and the beacon tower of the Han Dynasty still exist. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing jujubes, walnuts, apricots and other specialty fruits, known as the "hometown of jujubes". In recent years, the tourism industry has been vigorously developed, and the Keping Grand Canyon and the ruins of Qilan Ancient City have become popular tourist destinations.
The local area retains a unique traditional Uyghur culture, which is characterized by Mukam art, Sainam dance and handmade embroidery. Traditional cuisines include naan pit barbecue, kebing baked buns and medicinal tea. Folk events such as the Apricot Blossom Festival and the Picking Festival are held every year, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the frontier flavor.