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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. |
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 eastern part of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, Leibo County is situated on the banks of the Jinsha River and borders Yunnan Province, and is a multi-ethnic area inhabited mainly by the Yi people. With a total area of 2,932 square kilometers and a population of about 280,000, the county is known for its unique natural scenery and ethnic culture.
The terrain of Leibo County is predominantly mountainous, and the climate is mild and humid, with natural landscapes such as the Horse Lake Scenic Area, as well as abundant water and forestry resources. Agriculture is dominated by the cultivation of corn, potatoes and peppers, and it is also one of the important navel orange production areas in Sichuan.
The culture of the Leibo Yi people is profound, with traditional festivals such as the Torch Festival and the Yi New Year preserved intact. In recent years, the county has relied on hydropower development and specialty agriculture to promote economic development, and transportation conditions have gradually improved, making it an important node connecting Sichuan and Yunnan.
Located in the northwestern part of China's Guizhou Province, Weining is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Bijie City, situated on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with an average altitude of about 2,200 meters and a predominantly plateau mountainous climate. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Weining is characterized by Yi, Hui and Miao cultures, with rich ethnic traditions and festivals.
Weining is home to the Caohai National Nature Reserve, one of the largest plateau freshwater lakes in China, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", an important habitat for migratory birds and rich in biodiversity. The topography of the county is mountainous and the climate is cool, which is suitable for the cultivation of potato, buckwheat and other highland crops, and agriculture is one of the pillars of its economy.
Weining integrates multi-ethnic cultural heritages, such as the torch festival of the Yi ethnic group and the Lusheng dance of the Miao ethnic group. Tourism is gradually developing, attracting tourists to explore its natural and humanistic landscapes. The economy is based on agriculture, animal husbandry and eco-tourism, and is continuing to promote sustainable development.