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. |
Jize County is located in the southern part of Hebei Province, China, under the jurisdiction of Handan City, in the hinterland of North China Plain. With a total area of about 337 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000, the county is mainly engaged in agriculture and cash crop cultivation, and it is the famous hometown of chili peppers in China, and is known as the "chili pepper capital of China".
Jize has a long history, dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and is rich in cultural heritage and traditional folklore. The economy is dominated by agriculture, with a well-developed chili pepper industry and the gradual development of light industry and manufacturing. The local transportation is conveniently located near the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and railroad network, connecting to major cities such as Beijing and Shijiazhuang.
Jize has a beautiful natural environment with a temperate monsoon climate and four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism and agricultural activities. Popular attractions include chili pepper plantations and historical and cultural sites that entice visitors to experience the local flavor. Overall, Jize is a typical Chinese county blending tradition and modernization with a unique regional charm.
Lianping County is located in the northeastern part of Guangdong Province, belonging to Heyuan City. It is situated at the junction of Guangdong and Ganzhou, with the JiuLian Mountain Range running through the whole territory, which is a typical Hakka area. The county has a forest coverage rate of 73.9%, and boasts natural and humanistic landscapes such as JiuLianShan National Nature Reserve and YanLong Ancient Enclosure House in Peitou Township. Lianping is characterized by ecological agriculture, producing high-quality agricultural products such as eagle's beak peaches, shiitake mushrooms and tea, among which the eagle's beak peaches have been certified as a national geographical indication product. As a place of Hakka cultural inheritance, Lianping preserves Hakka mountain songs, fire dog dance and other non-heritage projects, and the traditional Hakka house complex is unique. In recent years, Lianping has relied on its ecological advantages to develop rural tourism and create the brand of "Ecological Lianping - Recreation and Well-being", which has become an important ecological backyard of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area and a Hakka cultural tourism destination.