Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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. |
Located in the southern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet, at an altitude of about 3,840 meters above sea level, and is known as the "Home of Barley in the World" and the "Home of Mount Everest". As the cultural and economic center of the latter part of Tibet, Shigatse has a rich historical heritage, such as the Zashilunpo Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lama, as well as magnificent natural landscapes, including the base camp of Mount Everest.
The city has a dry, cold climate and a well-developed tourism industry that attracts tourists to explore Tibetan Buddhist culture and the Himalayas. The economy of Shigatse is based on agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism, with barley and yak products being local specialties. It is well connected to the rest of Tibet via National Highway 318 and Rikaze Peace Airport.
Pingba District is located in the central part of Guizhou Province, China, under Anshun City, in the core of the Qianzhong Economic Zone, with an area of about 999 square kilometers and a population of about 350,000 people. It is famous for its karst landscape, Tunbao culture and ecological resources, and is an important tourist and agricultural base in Guizhou.
Pingba has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and an average annual temperature of 14°C. The area is characterized by long rivers, high forest coverage and natural landscapes such as Red Maple Lake, making it a beautiful and livable environment.
Pingba is one of the birthplaces of the Ming Dynasty's Tunbao culture, preserving historical relics such as Tianlong Tunbao and Tiantai Mountain, and blending the traditions of the Han and ethnic minorities. The local intangible cultural heritage, such as local theater and carvings, is rich, demonstrating a deep historical heritage.
The economy is based on agriculture, tourism and light industry, and is famous for high-quality rice and tea. The Hongfeng Lake tourist attraction attracts a large number of tourists every year, while relying on the transportation advantages (Shanghai-Kunming high-speed railway and high-speed road network), it is actively developing eco-tourism and green industries.