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. |
Fuling is located in the central part of Chongqing Municipality, China, at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Wujiang River, and is one of the important metropolitan areas of Chongqing and the core node of the Upper Yangtze River Economic Belt. With a total area of 2,941 square kilometers and a population of about 1.15 million, it is predominantly hilly and mountainous, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Fuling has a history of more than 2,300 years of establishment and was once the hometown of the State of Ba. It is famous for the "hometown of squash", and Fuling squash is a national geographic indications product. Modern industries are mainly food processing, equipment manufacturing and new materials, and the golden waterway of the Yangtze River and many highways and railroads form a comprehensive transportation network.
It has famous attractions such as Baiheliang Underwater Museum (the world's first underwater site museum) and Wuling Mountain Rift Valley. As a strategic node of the Twin Cities Economic Circle in the Chengdu-Chongqing region, it is actively promoting the integration of industry and city, and building a demonstration zone for green development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Dingjie County is located in the southwestern part of Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the northern foothills of the Himalayas, bordering Nepal, with an average altitude of about 4,300 meters. The county boasts unique natural landscapes and cultural heritage, including famous attractions such as Dobzha Lake and Qiangm Grottoes. Tingjie has a highland temperate semi-arid climate, and animal husbandry and barley cultivation are the main industries in the area. As a border county, Dingjie has an important geo-strategic position, while maintaining the traditional Tibetan culture and way of life.
Tingjie County attracts adventure travelers with its pristine natural beauty, including snow-capped mountains, lakes and plateau meadows. The Qiangm Grottoes are an important religious art site, showcasing ancient Buddhist murals. The annual horse-racing festival and traditional festivals held in the area offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience authentic Tibetan culture. Dzongkha is also one of the key routes to the Mount Everest Nature Reserve.