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Africa/Windhoek |
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UTC+8 |
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Located in northwestern Namibia, Hrutfontein is one of the country's oldest towns and an ideal starting point for exploring Namibia's rich history and culture. The town takes its name from a natural spring in the area, meaning 'big spring', which was a key source of water for early settlers and explorers.
Hrutfontein is known for its well-preserved German colonial architecture, such as the church built in 1896 and the traditional stone houses. The nearby Herutfontein Museum displays prehistoric rock paintings of the local San (Bushmen) and artifacts of early colonial history, and is an important window into Namibia's diverse culture.
Surrounded by a unique semi-desert landscape, the town boasts Namibia's oldest collection of prehistoric rock paintings, some dating back thousands of years. Visitors can explore the dramatic landscapes of the Damaraland region on foot, or head to the nearby Brandberg Mountains for wildlife and ancient rock art.
Hrutfontein is located on the main Windhoek to Etosha National Park route and is suitable for self-guided tours. The best time to travel is during the dry season from May to October when the climate is cool and pleasant. It is recommended to plan your trip in conjunction with the Etosha National Park and Damaraland region to experience Namibia's history and natural beauty.
Mabian Yi Autonomous County is located in the south of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, China, in the Xiaoliangshan Mountain area, which is one of the important birthplaces of Yi culture. The county covers an area of 2,383 square kilometers, with predominantly mountainous terrain, significant differences in elevation, forest coverage of over 60%, and the Dafengding National Nature Reserve. 2023 resident population is about 220,000, of which the Yi ethnic group accounts for 47%.
Mabian is an important phosphorus chemical base in western China, with phosphorus mine, tea and bamboo shoots as its leading industries. The "Mabian Green Tea" has been certified as a national geographical indication, and specialties such as Yi family bacon and ecological kiwi fruit are famous all over the world. In recent years, it has been developing eco-tourism based on national culture (non-heritage programs such as Yi Year and Ayi Meigue) and natural landscape (10,000 acres of azaleas in Huanglianshan Mountain and Manao Miaozhai), and by 2022, the tourism revenue will exceed 1.5 billion yuan.
The Mabian branch line of Renmuxin Expressway has been opened to traffic in 2020, shortening the driving time from downtown Leshan to 1.5 hours. As a national key county for rural revitalization, it is accelerating projects such as wind power generation and Yi and Chinese bilingual education demonstration, and is committed to building a regional central city in the Greater and Lesser Liangshan Mountains.