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. |
Located in the southwestern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, Derong County is situated at the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet, and is typical of the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. With an average altitude of about 2400 meters, the county has a plateau monsoon climate and is rich in natural resources, famous for its snow-capped mountains, canyons and grassland landscapes.
Derong County has magnificent natural landscapes, such as the First Bay of the Jinsha River and the Gajin Snow Mountain, and remarkable biodiversity. It is a multi-ethnic settlement, dominated by Tibetans, and retains a unique Tibetan Buddhist culture and traditional customs, such as horse races and string dances. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, producing specialty agricultural products such as matsutake mushrooms.
Delong County is an important node on the Western Sichuan Tourism Loop, suitable for eco-tourism and cultural experience. Transportation relies mainly on highways, and it takes about 12 hours to drive from Chengdu. The best time to travel is from May to October to experience the purity of the plateau and the charm of Tibetan culture.
Qingfeng County is located in the northeastern part of China's Henan Province, belonging to Puyang City, and is situated at the junction of the three provinces of Henan, Lu and Hebei, with a total area of about 872 square kilometers. The county has a long history and was named after Zhang Qingfeng, a filial son, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese filial culture. Qingfeng's economy is based on agriculture, producing wheat, corn and other food crops, while developing furniture manufacturing, food processing and other industries, known as "Central China Furniture Industry Base". Transportation is convenient, with the Daguang Expressway and National Highway 106 running through the city. Local specialties include filial piety culture festival and traditional opera Dapingtong, and tourism resources include Qingfeng Pavilion, Puzao Temple and other historical sites.