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Asia/Hong_Kong |
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UTC+8 |
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Qin County is part of Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, China, located in the hinterland of the Loess Plateau in Southeast Jin, with a total area of about 1,315 square kilometers. Because of its geographical characteristics of being surrounded by mountains on all sides and a basin in the center, it is known as the "Little Jiangnan of Taihang".
The history of Qinxian can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is one of the important birthplaces of Jin culture. During the Anti-Japanese War, it was an important base for the Eighth Route Army, leaving a large number of red relics. The local heritage of intangible cultural heritage, such as Jin Opera and paper-cutting, is passed down, and the folk customs are simple and generous.
With agriculture as the leading industry, it is a national commodity grain base county, and Qinzhou yellow millet is a geographical indication product. In recent years, the tourism industry has been gradually developed, relying on the Zhanghe River Wetland, West Lake Reservoir and other ecological resources to create a leisure and vacation destination.
There are cultural relics protection units such as Nanneshui stone carvings and the former site of αmu Association in the territory. The traditional temple fair held on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month every year integrates folklore exhibitions and trade activities, and is an important window for experiencing the humanistic flavor of Southeast Jin.
Located in the northern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, the New Territories is one of the three major geographical regions of Hong Kong, covering an area of about 748 square kilometers, or nearly 70% of Hong Kong's total land area. As an integral part of Hong Kong, the New Territories encompasses a number of new towns such as Sha Tin, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long, as well as rural villages and nature reserves. The area is densely populated and combines modern urban facilities with traditional cultural landscapes, such as the famous Ping Shan Heritage Trail and the Mai Po Nature Reserve. The New Territories is also an important transportation hub and economic development area for Hong Kong, with cross-border control points connecting the Mainland and Hong Kong, such as Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen Bay, located here. Its diverse ecological and cultural heritage makes it a popular choice for tourism and residence.