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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Skopje |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Located in the western part of China's Yunnan Province, Maidu County is a county-level administrative region under the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, which is situated on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and rich ethnic culture. The region has a subtropical monsoon climate with four seasons of spring and an average annual temperature of about 15°C, making it suitable for tourism and residence.
Maidu is the birthplace of the Yunnan folk song "Maidu Mountain Song", and has a deep cultural tradition of the Bai and Yi ethnic groups, with rich and colorful local traditional festivals and folk activities. Its history can be traced back to the ancient Southern Silk Road, where it was once an important post station, leaving behind many historical relics.
The economy is based on agriculture, with an abundance of tobacco, tea and fruits. In recent years, eco-tourism and cultural heritage tourism have developed rapidly. Popular attractions include the Tiansheng Bridge, Dongshan Forest Park and Mizhi Ancient Town, which draws visitors to experience the beauty of nature and humanity.
Shtip is an important city in the eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia, located on the banks of a tributary of the Vardar River, about 77 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. As the administrative, economic and cultural center of the Shtip District, the city has a population of about 150,000 and is known for its textile industry and higher education, with institutions such as the University of Goce Delchev.
The history of Štip dates back to Roman times, with remnants of medieval castles and Ottoman-era buildings. The city is multicultural and hosts annual traditional music and wine festivals, attracting visitors to experience local folklore and cuisine.
The economy is based on textile manufacturing, and the city is known as the "Textile Capital of Northern Macedonia". Tourist attractions include Shtip Castle, the Archaeological Museum and the nearby Koca Waterfalls, which are ideal for both historical exploration and nature tourism.