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. |
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.
Wuling is located in the northwestern part of China's Hunan Province and is the core area of Zhangjiajie City, known for the World Natural Heritage Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. This area, which covers the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, is listed as a UNESCO World Geopark for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. Thousands of rocky peaks rise up, surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland, and were the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in the movie Avatar.
Wuling is not only blessed with magnificent natural landscapes, but also rich in the cultures of the Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities. The local traditional villages, folklore performances and specialties (such as Tujia bacon) demonstrate the deep humanistic heritage. As an eco-tourism destination, it offers hiking, photography and adventure activities, attracting millions of tourists annually, and is one of China's first 5A-level tourist attractions.