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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC+2 |
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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.
Located in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia, near the Angolan border, Ombalantu is a cultural town famous for its traditional wooden longhouses. The iconic Ombalantu Big Tree House, a 28-meter-high structure made of African acacia wood, dates back to the 19th century and is an important cultural heritage site for the local Ovambo people as it once served as a place of residence, council and ceremony. Today, the Big Tree House has been transformed into a small museum displaying traditional handicrafts, farming tools and folklore history, offering visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in northern Namibia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and nourished by seasonal rivers, the town's inhabitants still practice the ancient skills of millet cultivation and hand weaving. As an important point on Namibia's "cultural journey", Ombalantu is an ideal destination to experience the original African culture with its unique wooden house architecture and simple folklore.