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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC+2 |
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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.
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.