Time Zone |
America/Phoenix |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
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. |
Phoenix, the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Arizona, is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern U.S. It is known as the "Sunshine City", named for its annual average sunshine. As the fifth most populous city in the U.S., it blends modern urban vitality with natural wonders - surrounded by desert landscapes such as Red Rock Canyon and Cactus National Park, it is a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Economically, Phoenix is centered on high-tech industries (semiconductors, aerospace), healthcare (top-tier institutions such as the Mayo Clinic), and tourism, while boasting a diverse imprint of Latino and Native American cultures. The warm, pleasant climate in winter makes it a refuge from the cold, while the city's attractions such as the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum show a unique blend of desert and humanity.
Pingli County is located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province in China, belonging to Ankang City, and is situated at the junction of Shaanxi, Hubei and Chongqing provinces and cities, and belongs to the hinterland of Qinba Mountain area. The county has a total area of 2,647 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000 people. Pingli is known as the "hometown of Nuwa" and "hometown of China's famous tea". It has an excellent ecological environment, with a forest coverage of over 70%, and is rich in natural and cultural tourism resources.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture, with specialties such as tea and Chinese herbs, of which "Pingli Nuwa Tea" is a national geographical indication product. Industry is characterized by green industry and processing of agricultural products. Transportation relies on the G346 National Highway and Anping Expressway, connecting to major cities in the vicinity. Pingli's representative attractions include Tianshu Gorge, Nuwa Mountain, and Longtou Village, which are important destinations for eco-tourism in southern Shaanxi Province because of their combination of natural landscapes and folk cultures.