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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Pacific/Noumea |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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Luoping, located in the eastern part of Yunnan Province and under the jurisdiction of Qujing City, is the hub of Yunnan-Guizhou-Guizhou combination of three provinces (regions), famous for "the world's largest natural garden". From February to March every year, 800,000 acres of rapeseed flowers bloom, and the idyllic landscape of the Jinji Peak Grove intertwines with the karst peaks and forests to form a magnificent picture of the "golden ocean", attracting tourists from all over the world. Within the territory of Jiulong Waterfalls group of waterfalls superimposed on each other, ten levels of waterfalls of different shapes, known as "China's most beautiful waterfalls"; Duoi River Buyi village simple, bamboo raft rafting, singing and dancing to show the rich ethnic characteristics. Luoping has four seasons like spring, with an average temperature of 15℃, combining natural wonders and humanistic heritage, it is an excellent destination for photography, summer vacation and folklore experience, and is known as the "Oriental Garden" and the "Hometown of Rapeseed Flowers".
Located on the east coast of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific, Danbea is the capital of the North Province. Known for its multiculturalism, colonial heritage and tropical nature, the city has a population of about 50,000 and is the administrative and economic center of the North.
Surrounded by mangrove forests, mountains and coral reefs, Danbea is home to part of the New Caledonian lagoon ecosystem, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby you can explore the waterfalls and rare birds of the Blue River Provincial Park.
As an important area for Kanak culture, Tambéa has preserved traditional tribal architecture and handicraft markets. French colonial architecture, such as the Church of St. Joseph, can be found throughout the city, reflecting New Caledonia's background as a French overseas territory.
The economy is based on nickel mining (there are large nickel mines in the north), agriculture and tourism. Visitors can experience Kanak village culture, dive or hike the volcanic landscape. The airport of Dambéa connects to the capital Nouméa and is the gateway for exploring the northern islands.