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/Yangon |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Du'an Yao Autonomous County is located in the west of the center of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in the middle reaches of Hongshui River, it is a Yao-populated county under the jurisdiction of Hechi City, and it is known as "Du'an Yao Autonomous County in China - Township of Underground River". The karst landforms here are widely spread, and the underground river system of Disu is 241 kilometers long, which is the largest underground river group in Guangxi, giving birth to unique natural wonders. As one of the autonomous counties with the highest proportion of Yao population in the country, Du'an retains a strong ethnic flavor, with unique non-heritage culture such as Yao costumes, copper drum dance and monkey drum dance. The area is rich in wild mountain grapes and Du'an Mountain Wine is famous. It is also the hometown of bamboo and rattan weaving handicrafts in China, and the traditional handicrafts are exported to overseas. In recent years, relying on ecological resources and ethnic culture, Du'an is gradually creating a sample of development in the Yao region that integrates tourism experience, cultural heritage and specialty agriculture.
Maubin is a town in the Ayeyarwady Division of Myanmar, located in the heart of the Ayeyarwady River Delta, in the rich agricultural belt of southern Myanmar. As one of the most important towns in the delta, Maubin is well served by inland waterways and is a distribution center for surrounding agricultural products such as rice and palm oil. The local economy is based on agriculture and fisheries, and the inhabitants are mostly engaged in traditional farming and riverside fishing. The climate is hot and humid, with a tropical monsoon climate that is rich in natural resources. Although the town is small, it retains the traditional Burmese style of life and has a strong Buddhist culture, with local Buddhist temples and simple houses, which is a typical microcosm of the Ayeyarwaddy Delta flavor.