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. |
Foping County, located in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, is a mountainous county famous for its natural ecology and panda protection. Covering an area of about 1,279 square kilometers, the county is sparsely populated and has a forest coverage of over 90%, making it known as a "natural oxygen bar".
The county is a national nature reserve, famous for rare species such as giant pandas and golden monkeys, and is rich in biodiversity. The Foping Panda Valley is a popular tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to see wild animals and experience the natural scenery of the Qinling Mountains.
The economy is based on eco-tourism and agriculture, with specialties including honey and Chinese herbs. Conveniently connected to Xi'an and Hanzhong by highway and rail, the area is suitable for nature lovers and eco-tourists to explore.
Chaya County, belonging to Chamdo City of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is located in the eastern part of Tibet, in the hinterland of the Hengduan Mountains, on the east bank of the middle reaches of the Lancang River. The average altitude is about 3200 meters, the terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with high mountain valleys and river valley plains, with magnificent snow-capped mountains, grasslands and forests, is a typical highland ecological zone in the east of Tibet. It has a long history and is an important node of the Tea and Horse Road, with a profound Tibetan culture, including the famous Xiangkang Hall (Xiangdui Temple), Renda Cliff Rock Carvings and other cultural heritages, which are a blend of Tibetan Buddhist art and historical imprints. The people of Chaya are mainly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, and retain traditional folk activities such as potshang dance and string dance, and are warm and hospitable. The unique natural scenery and rich ethnic customs make it an undeveloped tourist destination for experiencing the eastern Tibetan culture and exploring the secret of the plateau.