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Asia/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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 Azerbaijan, Satre District is an important administrative division of the country, known for its natural beauty and agricultural economy. With a total area of about 770 square kilometers and a population of about 100,000, the district is situated in the belt of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, with a mountainous terrain and a mild climate suitable for the cultivation of cereals and fruits.
Bordering on the Iranian border and about 250 kilometers away from the capital Baku, Satre District is rich in forests and water resources. There are several nature reserves in the district with rich biodiversity, making it an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism.
The economy is predominantly agricultural, producing wheat, grapes and nuts. Traditional Azerbaijani culture is preserved in the region, with handicrafts and folk festivals attracting tourists. The Satre district is easily accessible by road, connecting major cities and serving as an important gateway for exploring the south of Azerbaijan.
Located on the banks of the Nyanchu River, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, Gyantse County is an important historical and cultural city in southern Tibet, known as the "City of Heroes". It is famous for its heroic defense of Gyangtse against the British army in 1904, and the Dzongsan anti-British site still stands today, witnessing the unyielding spirit of the Tibetan people. Gyangtse is also an important inheritance place of Tibetan Buddhism culture, Baiju Monastery integrates the styles of Sakya, Kagyu and other sects, and the 100,000 stupas in the monastery (Begenquoden) are unique in shape, which is regarded as the "King of Tibetan Towers". In addition, jangzi card pads, jangzi Tibetan opera and other intangible cultural heritage is renowned at home and abroad, held every year, Dama Festival (Horse Racing Festival) is a set of religion, culture, folklore in one of the grand activities, attracting tourists from all directions. This small city surrounded by snowy mountains has become a bright pearl on the Tibetan plateau with its rich history and vivid culture.