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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Pacific/Noumea |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Guide County is located in the east of China's Qinghai Province, belonging to Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the Yellow River Valley, with an average elevation of 2,200 meters, known as the "Plateau Little Jiangnan" reputation. It is famous for the unique landscape of "Guide Qing of the World Yellow River" - the Yellow River water is crystal clear when it flows through the area, which overturns people's traditional perception of the Yellow River.
Guide has the world's rare colorful Danxia landforms, and the red rock formations of the Ashigang Canyon are as brilliant as Xia under the sun. There is the Yuhuangge Ancient Architectural Complex, which was built in the late Ming Dynasty, the Wenchang Temple, a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, and the mineral-rich Zhacang Hot Spring. When the pear blossoms bloom in April every year, ten thousand mu of pear orchards form the spectacle of "a sea of pear blossoms at the foot of snow-capped mountains".
As an important ecological barrier on the Tibetan Plateau, Guide fusion of Chinese, Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic cultures, retaining the traditional "June meeting" Nuo ritual activities. Its unique plateau temperate climate makes this place a summer resort, the Yellow River Clear Wetland Park, Thousands of lakes and other scenic spots perfectly show the ecological picture of harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
Located on the east coast of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific, Danbea is the capital of the North Province. Known for its multiculturalism, colonial heritage and tropical nature, the city has a population of about 50,000 and is the administrative and economic center of the North.
Surrounded by mangrove forests, mountains and coral reefs, Danbea is home to part of the New Caledonian lagoon ecosystem, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby you can explore the waterfalls and rare birds of the Blue River Provincial Park.
As an important area for Kanak culture, Tambéa has preserved traditional tribal architecture and handicraft markets. French colonial architecture, such as the Church of St. Joseph, can be found throughout the city, reflecting New Caledonia's background as a French overseas territory.
The economy is based on nickel mining (there are large nickel mines in the north), agriculture and tourism. Visitors can experience Kanak village culture, dive or hike the volcanic landscape. The airport of Dambéa connects to the capital Nouméa and is the gateway for exploring the northern islands.