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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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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. |
Pingding County is part of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located in the Taihang Mountains in eastern Shanxi Province, with a total area of 1,394 square kilometers. As an important gateway to eastern Jin, Pingding is connected to Yu County in the north, Xiyang in the south, and Jingfu County in Hebei Province in the east, and has been a major transportation hub connecting Jin and Hebei provinces since ancient times.
Pingding has a long history, as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the county has been set up, so far there have been more than 2,200 years of establishment history. It is the ancestral home of Wang Wei, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Great Wall of Gu Guan and Niangziguan, of which Niangziguan is known as the "Ninth Pass in the World".
Pingding County is rich in mineral resources, coal reserves of 2.6 billion tons, is an important coal production base in Shanxi. In recent years, Pingding County has been actively developing ceramics, calcium-based new materials and other industries, as well as utilizing the natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains and red tourism resources to vigorously develop the eco-tourism industry.
Pingding retains a rich folk culture, such as Yazhou Drums, Wu Yazhou Drums and other traditional performing arts are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Pingding Sandware is the most famous specialty product, with a history of more than 1,300 years, and a reputation as the "best sandware in the world".
Yaling County is located in the central part of Henan Province in China, belonging to Xuchang City, and is situated in the central plain of Henan Province, with a long history, and is famous as the "Hometown of Flowers and Trees" in China. The area is famous for producing flowers such as waxberry and peony, and has the reputation of "Hometown of Chinese Waxberry Culture". Yaling has a well-developed flower and tree industry, which attracts a large number of tourists and businessmen every year, and its eco-tourism and agricultural economy complement each other.
Yaling has a mild climate with four distinct seasons, which is suitable for flower cultivation, and the local culture is a blend of traditional and natural ecological elements from the Central Plains. Attractions such as the Yanling National Flower and Tree Expo Park and the Wax Plum Garden showcase rich botanical resources, while the county is also known for its historical sites and folk activities, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of Henan.
The economy is dominated by agriculture and tourism, with the cultivation and sale of flowers and trees being the pillar industries, driving local employment and growth. In recent years, Yaling has actively developed eco-tourism and organized flower festivals and celebrations, raising the region's profile and making it an important leisure destination in Henan Province and across the country.