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/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the central part of China's Yunnan Province, Eshan Yi Autonomous County is the first Yi Autonomous County in Yunnan Province and belongs to Yuxi City. With a total area of 1,972 square kilometers and a population of about 150,000, the Yi ethnic group accounts for more than half of the total population, making it an important birthplace and gathering area of Yi culture in China.
The landscape of Eshan is predominantly mountainous, with rich forest resources and a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 16°C. There are natural landscapes in the area, such as the Gaoxiang 10,000-acre Ecological Tea Mountain and the Jinping Mountain Scenic Area. The Yi Torch Festival is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, and a grand celebration is held on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month every year, attracting many tourists.
Eshan is mainly an agricultural area, producing roasted tobacco, tea, rape and other crops, while developing tourism and special cultural industries. The transportation is convenient, about 120 kilometers away from Kunming City, which can be reached directly through the highway. The unique Yi ethnic flavor, traditional villages and eco-tourism make it an important cultural destination in central Yunnan.
Samail, an ancient city in northeastern Oman, belongs to the Muscat Governorate and is situated in the transition zone between the mountains and the desert in Oman, which has been an important transportation node connecting the coast and the interior since ancient times. It is famous for its well-preserved 16th century mosque and traditional houses, and its ancient mud-brick buildings bear witness to the glory of Oman's Islamic civilization. The Wadi Bani Khalid, just outside the city, is a hiker's paradise, famous for its turquoise streams, date palm groves and red sandstone gorges. With its blend of history and natural wonders, the cultural legacy of the traders on the Spice Route and the serene idyll of Oman's unique landscapes, Samma'il is an ideal destination for exploring Oman's heritage and nature.