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 northwestern part of Gansu Province, China, in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, Zhangye is an important historical and cultural city on the ancient Silk Road. The city is famous for its magnificent Danxia landforms, and Zhangye Danxia National Geopark is included in the World Geopark Network, attracting tourists from around the globe with its colorful hilly landscapes.
Zhangye is home to a wealth of historical sites, such as Asia's largest indoor clay reclining Buddha preserved in the Great Buddha Temple, as well as the ruins of the Han and Ming Great Walls and the ancient city of Heishuiguo. As an agricultural and energy base in Gansu Province, Zhangye is known for its corn seed production and new energy industry. Conveniently accessible via Zhangye Ganzhou Airport or the Lanxin High Speed Railway, the best travel seasons are summer and fall.