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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/La_Paz |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Kangle County is located in the south of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China, in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of about 2,000 meters. It has a long history and was an important passage on the ancient Silk Road. It has a rich ethnic culture, dominated by Hui and Han Chinese. Kangle County has beautiful natural scenery, and the Lotus Mountain National Forest Park, famous for its unique Danxia landforms and forested landscapes, is a popular destination for eco-tourism. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, with an abundance of Chinese herbal medicines and animal husbandry products, especially the "Kangle Cow" brand, which enjoys a high reputation. In addition, Kangle County retains intangible cultural heritages such as the traditional flower folk songs, which attract culture lovers to visit.
Avaroa is a border town in the Department of Potosí in southwestern Bolivia, located on the Andean Plateau near the Chilean border, at an altitude of about 3,700 meters. The climate here is cold and dry, with a large temperature difference between day and night, typical of the plateau continental climate dominant. The town's economy is based on traditional agriculture and animal husbandry, with most residents engaged in alpaca farming and highland crop cultivation. As a remote highland settlement, Awapo has retained its indigenous cultural characteristics and is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes with far-reaching views of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, making it one of the gateways to experiencing the highlands of southwestern Bolivia. Despite its small size, its unique location and natural environment make it an important node for exploring the Bolivian borderlands.