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 Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, Zuling District is situated in the upper reaches of the Xiangjiang River, where the two waters of "Xiaoxiang" converge, and has been known as the "Embroidered Xiaoxiang" since ancient times. As the burial place of Emperor Shun's southern tour, Zuling has a history of more than 2,200 years, and the county was established at the beginning of the Western Han Dynasty, which is one of the four ancient counties in Hunan. It has a rich cultural background, and Liu Zongyuan, who was banished to Yongzhou for ten years, wrote "Eight Memoirs of Yongzhou", which laid the cornerstone of Chinese landscape prose. There are many famous places in the city, such as Shun Di Mausoleum, Liu Zi Street and Chaoyang Rock, among which Shun Di Mausoleum is the earliest and the most complete place to worship Shun Di in China, which is known as the "Ancestral Mausoleum of Huaxia". The old town of Zuoling has preserved the street pattern of Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the green stone road and the scenery of Xiangjiang River, which is both historical and natural, and is an important window to explore the culture of Xiaoxiang.
Pinglu District, part of Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China, is located on the Loess Plateau in northern Jin, with a long history and deep cultural heritage. As an important energy base in Shanxi Province, Pinglu is known for its rich coal resources, which support the local economy and energy industry. The region boasts historical sites such as the Great Wall Ruins, reflecting an ancient military defense system, as well as unique folk cultures such as traditional Jin opera and festivals. Pinglu has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons, and agriculture is dominated by the cultivation of miscellaneous grains. In recent years, Pinglu has become a vibrant region in northern Jin as it actively promotes tourism and sustainable development while maintaining traditional industries.