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Africa/Windhoek |
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UTC+2 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Located in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia, near the Angolan border, Ombalantu is a cultural town famous for its traditional wooden longhouses. The iconic Ombalantu Big Tree House, a 28-meter-high structure made of African acacia wood, dates back to the 19th century and is an important cultural heritage site for the local Ovambo people as it once served as a place of residence, council and ceremony. Today, the Big Tree House has been transformed into a small museum displaying traditional handicrafts, farming tools and folklore history, offering visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in northern Namibia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and nourished by seasonal rivers, the town's inhabitants still practice the ancient skills of millet cultivation and hand weaving. As an important point on Namibia's "cultural journey", Ombalantu is an ideal destination to experience the original African culture with its unique wooden house architecture and simple folklore.
Chongyi County is located in the southwestern part of Jiangxi Province in China, belonging to the city of Ganzhou, and is situated at the junction of Gan, Guangdong and Hunan provinces, with a total area of 2,206 square kilometers. With a predominantly subtropical monsoon climate and 88.3% forest coverage, Chongyi is a famous "green ecological county" in China, with natural landscapes such as the Yangmingshan National Forest Park and Qiyunshan National Nature Reserve.
Chongyi was established in 1517 at the request of the Ming Dynasty philosopher Wang Yangming, and the name of the county means "honoring propriety and righteousness". Hakka culture is the mainstay of the area, preserving unique dialects, food and folk traditions such as Hakka songs and festivals.
The economy is based on forestry, agriculture and tourism, and is rich in bamboo, tea and honey. It is rich in mineral resources, with tungsten ore reserves among the highest in the country. Eco-tourism has developed rapidly in recent years, attracting tourists to explore natural attractions and experience rural culture.
The county is easily accessible via Ganzhou Golden Airport and highways. Chongyi is characterized by "Yangming culture" and ecological recreation, and is an important ecological barrier and tourist destination in Gannan.