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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Koping County is located in the southwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, belonging to the Aksu Region and situated on the northwestern edge of the Tarim Basin. It has a total area of about 12,000 square kilometers and a population of about 50,000, with Uyghur as the main ethnic group. The county is connected to Wensu County in the north, Awati County in the east, Wush County in the west, and Aheqi County in the Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture in the south.
Keping County is located in the hilly area at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain, the terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with a typical temperate continental arid climate. The average annual temperature is 10.3℃, and the annual precipitation is about 70 millimeters. The main rivers are Keping River and Tiegek River, etc. Agriculture relies on glacial meltwater irrigation. There are natural landscapes such as Yardang Landform and Red Mountain Canyon in the territory.
Koping was an important post on the ancient Silk Road, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The ruins of the ancient camel bell road of the Tang Dynasty and the beacon tower of the Han Dynasty still exist. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing jujubes, walnuts, apricots and other specialty fruits, known as the "hometown of jujubes". In recent years, the tourism industry has been vigorously developed, and the Keping Grand Canyon and the ruins of Qilan Ancient City have become popular tourist destinations.
The local area retains a unique traditional Uyghur culture, which is characterized by Mukam art, Sainam dance and handmade embroidery. Traditional cuisines include naan pit barbecue, kebing baked buns and medicinal tea. Folk events such as the Apricot Blossom Festival and the Picking Festival are held every year, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the frontier flavor.
Pingjiang, Hunan Province, China is located in the northeast of Hunan Province, at the junction of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Provinces, and is a famous "generals' county" and old revolutionary area. It is a famous "generals' county" and old revolutionary area, where major historical events such as the Autumn Harvest Uprising and the Pingjiang Uprising were nurtured, and red relics such as the Pingjiang Uprising Memorial Hall and the Xiang-Egan Revolutionary Base Memorial Hall have been preserved, which carry a profound red cultural heritage. The natural scenery of Pingjiang is exquisite, with Mufu Mountain standing in the northwest, Lianyun Mountain winding in the southeast, and Miluo River passing through the area, forming an ecological picture of "mountain, water, field and city". In addition, Pingjiang is famous for its specialties such as dried sauces and fragrant tea, and the blend of traditional folklore and landscape culture makes it a unique destination with a sense of history and natural beauty.