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. |
Shixing County is located in the northern part of Guangdong Province, southeast of Shaoguan City, at the junction of Guangdong and Gan, and is the "Hometown of Hot Spring in China", "Hometown of Wai Lau in China", and an important ecological barrier in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area. It has a long history, with a history of more than 1,600 years since the establishment of the county in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The ruins of the Qin City and the ancient city walls of the Han Dynasty tell the story of its history. Che Baling National Nature Reserve is located here, with well-preserved primitive monsoon rainforest, is the gene pool of biodiversity. The Hakka culture of Shixing has a deep foundation, and the magnificent buildings such as the Mantang Dawei are known as the "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture" because of their integration of defense and residential functions. Relying on ecological and cultural resources, the area has developed eco-tourism and specialty agriculture (such as Shixing Shiitake Mushroom and White Hair Tea), making it a famous city in northern Guangdong that combines the beauty of nature with the flavor of humanity.
Located in the southeastern part of China's Guizhou Province, Congjiang belongs to the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated at the junction of Guizhou, Hunan and Guizhou provinces. It is famous for its rich ethnic culture and natural landscapes, and is home to Miao, Dong and other ethnic minorities, preserving unique traditional customs, festivals and architecture, such as the Great Song of the Dong and the Drum Tower.
Congjiang has a beautiful natural environment with terraced fields, forests and river resources for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. Local specialties include fragrant pigs, glutinous rice and mandarin oranges, and the economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Conveniently connected to major cities by road and rail, it is an ideal destination to experience the ethnic customs of colorful Guizhou.