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Asia/Macau |
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Dege County, located in the northwestern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a historical region centered on Tibetan culture. It is known as "one of the three major birthplaces of Tibetan culture" and is famous for its deep religious and academic traditions.
The Dege Institute of Sutra Printing is one of the most important Tibetan scripture printing centers in Asia, preserving a large number of Buddhist classics and documents, and is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is also an important place for the transmission of Derge Tibetan opera, thangka painting and traditional Tibetan medicine.
Located on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Derge County is blessed with magnificent alpine, grassland and river landscapes, such as the Jinsha River Gorge and the Quel Mountain Natural Scenic Area. Tourism is gradually developing, attracting tourists to experience unique Tibetan style and trekking adventures.
The economy is based on animal husbandry, agriculture and cultural tourism, and the local production of Derge Tibetan paper and handicrafts enjoys a great reputation. Derge is striving to balance the preservation of traditional culture with modern development to become an important cultural destination in western Sichuan.
Coloane Island is the southernmost outlying island of Macau, covering an area of about 8 square kilometers, and is connected to Taipa Cotai, but it is unique in its quiet and rustic fishing village atmosphere and natural beauty. The island retains a great deal of pristine landscapes, including Hac Sa Beach, known for its distinctive fine black sand and popular for surfing and surfing, and Chuk Wan Beach, which is surrounded by greenery and pleasant scenery. On the historical side, downtown Coloane is dotted with centuries-old buildings such as St. Francis of Assisi Church and Tam Kung Temple, which are a blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures, and you can feel the flavor of the time when you stroll through them. Food lovers should not miss the Portuguese egg tarts and wood-fired puddings at Andrew's Bakery, or the seafood feasts at Coloane Fishing Pier. With the relaxation of the outlying islands and the cultural heritage, this is the ideal place to experience the slow life of Macau.