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 southwestern part of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China, Maqu County is situated at the eastern end of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of over 3,500 meters above sea level, and is a unique plateau wetland county surrounded by the first bend of the Yellow River. Its name "Maqu" means "Yellow River" in Tibetan, and it is famous for the first bend of the Yellow River. The area is characterized by animal husbandry, strong Tibetan culture and rich natural resources and ecological landscapes, such as the Awancang Wetland and the Ximeiduo Hetang Flower Sea. With its alpine and humid climate, Maqu is an important water conservation area and biodiversity reserve. In recent years, eco-tourism and ethnic cultural experiences have gradually become local specialties.
Located in the southeastern part of China's Hebei Province, Daming County is part of Handan City and is situated at the junction of Hebei, Luzhou and Henan provinces, with a total area of 1,052 square kilometers. The county has a long history and was the seat of the Daiming Prefecture in Beijing during the Song Dynasty. It has a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the ancient city of Daiming Prefecture and the Museum of Stone Carvings. Agriculture is dominated by wheat, corn and cotton, while industry covers food processing and machinery manufacturing. With a population of about 800,000, it has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. The transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Daguang Expressway passing through the county. In recent years, Da Ming County has focused on cultural tourism and economic development, and is committed to building a regional center town.