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 |
America/Costa_Rica |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County, located in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province, at the southern end of Lincang City and bordering with Myanmar, is a typical border county and one of the important portals of Yunnan facing South and Southeast Asia. There are 24 ethnic groups, including Dai, Wa, Lahu, etc., living in this area, and their diversified ethnic cultures have intermingled and coexisted, resulting in unique folklore and customs, such as the Dai's "Water Splashing Festival" and the Wa's "Touching Your Black Carnival" and other highly distinctive ethnic festivals and celebrations. Gengma is rich in natural landscapes, including the Cangjiang River, Mengding Tropical Rainforest and Shifo Cave, and has remarkable biodiversity, epitomizing Yunnan's "Kingdom of Animals and Plants". As a traditional agricultural county, Gengma is rich in sugarcane, tea, coffee and other tropical cash crops, and in recent years, border trade and cross-border tourism have also flourished, becoming an important engine to promote the regional economy. The unique location, rich ethnic culture and beautiful natural scenery have made Gengma a bright border pearl in southwest Yunnan.
Guadalupe is an important city in the province of San José, Costa Rica, located to the east of the capital San José, and is part of the San José Metropolitan Area. Named after the Catholic Virgin of Guadalupe, the city is divided into three administrative districts, East, West and Central, with a total population of about 120,000, making it one of the most densely populated towns in Costa Rica.
Guadalupe is located in the eastern part of the Central Valley, at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level, with a pleasant climate. The city is close to the Torres River and has a good transportation network, connecting the capital to the Caribbean via Highway 2 and Highway 32. The city is predominantly residential, with a mix of commercial and service industries, and has a wide range of amenities including parks, schools and golf courses.
As a satellite city of San José, Guadalupe's economy is dominated by services, retail and light industry. The area retains its colonial architecture, with the Guadalupe Church being a landmark. The annual procession and celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 attracts a large number of tourists. The city is also known for its traditional handicrafts and coffee culture.
Visitors to Guadalupe can experience local markets, taste authentic coffee and enjoy easy access to the Irazú Volcano National Park. With a high safety index and a lower cost of living than central San Jose, the city is an ideal stopover for exploring central Costa Rica.