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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. |
Pingdu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province, People's Republic of China, and is administered by Qingdao. Located in the western part of Shandong Peninsula, it is bordered by Laixi City in the east, Jimo District in the south, Changyi City in the west and Laizhou City in the north. It has a total area of about 3,176 square kilometers and a population of about 1.37 million.
Pingdu has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age. It belonged to Langya County during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and Pingdu County was set up in the Tang Dynasty. It has national cultural relics protection units such as Dazeshang stone carvings and Tianzhushan Wei monuments. It has a deep traditional culture, and is famous for its folk arts such as paper-cutting and clay sculpture.
Pingdu is an important agricultural production base in Shandong, producing wheat, corn, peanuts and apples. Industries are mainly machinery manufacturing, food processing, textiles and garments, and in recent years, new energy and new material industries have been developing rapidly. As an important part of Qingdao Metropolitan Area, its economic vitality continues to grow.
Pingdu has a lot of hills and plains, with natural scenic spots such as Dazhe Mountain and Chashan Mountain, which are famous for "green mountains and beautiful water". The annual apricot blossom festival in spring and grape festival in fall attract a large number of tourists, making Pingdu an important eco-tourism destination around Qingdao.
Located in the southern part of Shaanxi Province, China, Ningxia County is part of Ankang City and is situated at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, a county-level administrative region known for its natural ecology and mountainous landscapes. With a total area of 3,678 square kilometers and a population of about 70,000, the county is known for its rich forest cover and biodiversity, and is regarded as a "natural oxygen bar" and an important part of the Qinling ecological barrier.
Ningxia County has a number of nature reserves and national forest parks, such as Tianhuashan National Nature Reserve, which is suitable for hiking, bird-watching and eco-tourism. It has a mild climate with four distinct seasons and cool summers, making it a summer vacation spot. Agriculture and forestry are the mainstays of the region, and specialties include walnuts, honey and Chinese herbs.
Ningshan County has a long history and deep culture, incorporating local traditions from the Qinba Mountain area. Conveniently connected to Xi'an and Sichuan via National Highway 210 and the Xi'an-Han Highway, it is suitable for self-driving tours and in-depth nature exploration.