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. |
Located in the northern part of Guangdong Province and administered by Shaoguan City, Lechang City is situated at the junction of Guangdong and Hunan, known as the "Gateway to Northern Guangdong" and an important transportation hub connecting South China and Central China. The city has a long history, with more than 1,500 years since the county was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang in the Southern Dynasty, and is known as "Lechang", which means "Prosperity and Well-being", with a deep cultural heritage. The natural scenery of the territory is exquisite, with Jinji Ridge (a red tourist attraction), Jiufeng Mountain (a provincial forest park), Dayaoshan Ecological Zone and other landscapes, and the Wujiang River passes through the city, which has nurtured rich ecological resources. Lechang is rich in specialty products, among which "Lechang Horseshoe" is a national geographical indication product, which is famous for its sweetness and crispness; peach blossom in Jiufeng Mountain and white hair tea are also quite local specialties. In terms of transportation, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Wuhan-Guangzhou High Speed Railway, Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and Guangle Expressway run through the whole territory, and the convenient location and transportation advantages inject vitality into the development of the city. Nowadays, Lechang is integrating historical culture and ecological resources to create a livable and workable pearl city in northern Guangdong.
Wuling is located in the northwestern part of China's Hunan Province and is the core area of Zhangjiajie City, known for the World Natural Heritage Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. This area, which covers the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, is listed as a UNESCO World Geopark for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. Thousands of rocky peaks rise up, surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland, and were the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in the movie Avatar.
Wuling is not only blessed with magnificent natural landscapes, but also rich in the cultures of the Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities. The local traditional villages, folklore performances and specialties (such as Tujia bacon) demonstrate the deep humanistic heritage. As an eco-tourism destination, it offers hiking, photography and adventure activities, attracting millions of tourists annually, and is one of China's first 5A-level tourist attractions.