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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Pacific/Auckland |
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UTC+12 |
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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 near Paihia in the Bay Area of New Zealand's North Island, Waitangi is one of New Zealand's most historic places, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, laying the foundations of the modern New Zealand state and making it New Zealand's 'founding place'. Not only is there the iconic Treaty House, but also a giant Māori war canoe (Ngātokimatawhaorua) and the Māori Parliament (Te Tii Marae), symbols of the intersection of Māori culture and colonial history. Visitors can learn about the signing of the treaty at the museum, take part in Māori cultural performances, and soak up the tranquil bay views and deep history, making it a must-visit place to explore New Zealand's roots.