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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC+2 |
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Minle County is part of Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, and is located in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, at the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains, with a total area of about 3,687 square kilometers. The county is predominantly Han Chinese with a multi-ethnic population of about 250,000 people. As an important corridor of the ancient Silk Road, Minle has a long history and deep cultural heritage.
Minle County is located in the high south and low north, with a temperate continental climate, arid and little rain, and a big temperature difference between day and night. There are natural landscapes such as Biandukou Ecological Tourism Area and Haichaoba Forest Park, and the agricultural area nourished by the snow of Qilian Mountains is rich in crops such as wheat, oilseed rape and potato, which is known as one of the "grain silos of Gansu".
The economy is mainly based on agriculture, but in recent years, eco-tourism and new energy industry are gradually developing. Minle County has distinctive cultural characteristics, with a long tradition of folk art such as social fire and Qinqiang, and annual folk events such as the Rape Flower Festival. The transportation is convenient, with the Lianhuo Expressway and Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway running through the whole area, connecting to major cities in Gansu Province.
Šimnas (Širvintos) is a city in eastern Lithuania, about 50 km northwest of the capital Vilnius, and belongs to the administrative center of the Šimnas District. The city is situated on the banks of the river Simna and is surrounded by forests and lakes in a beautiful and peaceful natural environment.
First mentioned in historical documents in 1475, Simnas has a long history of settlement. The city retains traditional Lithuanian architecture, with historical buildings such as the Church of St. Michael the Archangel demonstrating its cultural heritage. Agriculture and forestry are the mainstays of the local economy, while strong folk traditions and handicraft production are maintained.
Several nature reserves and lakes are dotted around Simnas, making it ideal for hiking and nature observation. The city hosts annual traditional festivals where visitors can experience the simplicity of the Lithuanian countryside. Its convenient location (near the A2 highway) also makes it a convenient stopover for exploring central Lithuania.