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. |
Sheqi County is located in the southwestern part of China's Henan Province, under Nanyang City, on the northeastern edge of the Nanyang Basin, and is a county-level administrative region with a long history. The area has a predominantly agricultural economy, producing grain crops such as wheat and corn, while specialty industries such as winemaking and traditional handicrafts are also relatively well-developed. Sheqi County has a rich cultural heritage, and famous attractions include the Shan-Shaan Hui-Guan, a well-preserved ancient building complex from the Qing Dynasty, known as "China's First Hui-Guan", which showcases the culture of ancient merchant gangs and the art of architecture. In addition, local folk activities and traditional festivals, such as the Spring Festival Temple Fair, attract many tourists. Conveniently connected to neighboring cities by a network of highways, Sheqi has been gradually developing its tourism industry and green economy in recent years to promote sustainable development in the region.
Wuling is located in the northwestern part of China's Hunan Province and is the core area of Zhangjiajie City, known for the World Natural Heritage Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. This area, which covers the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, is listed as a UNESCO World Geopark for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. Thousands of rocky peaks rise up, surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland, and were the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in the movie Avatar.
Wuling is not only blessed with magnificent natural landscapes, but also rich in the cultures of the Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities. The local traditional villages, folklore performances and specialties (such as Tujia bacon) demonstrate the deep humanistic heritage. As an eco-tourism destination, it offers hiking, photography and adventure activities, attracting millions of tourists annually, and is one of China's first 5A-level tourist attractions.