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.
Lhasa, the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, is located in the central part of the Tibetan Plateau at an altitude of about 3,650 meters, making it one of the highest cities in the world. As a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa is famous for its deep historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery.
The Potala Palace is the most famous landmark in Lhasa, known as the "World Cultural Heritage", and was once the winter palace of successive Dalai Lamas. The 12-year-old statue of Siddhartha Gautama is enshrined in the Da Zhao Temple, which attracts countless worshippers. Barkhor Street, as a traditional meridian path and commercial center, is full of rich Tibetan flavor.
Lhasa, with an average annual temperature of 8 ℃ and plenty of sunshine, is known as the "sunshine city". It not only preserves the traditional Tibetan architecture, thangka painting and Tibetan medicine culture, but is also the political, economic and cultural center of modern Tibet. Modern transportation facilities such as Lhasa Airport and Qinghai-Tibet Railway make it an important gateway to and from Tibet.
The perfect blend of unique natural landscapes and religious humanity has made Lhasa a mysterious place desired by travelers from all over the world, attracting millions of tourists every year to experience the unique charm of the snowy plateau.