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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Indian/Mahe |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sunan Yugu Autonomous County is located in the south of Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, at the northern foot of Qilian Mountains, and is the only Yugu Autonomous County in China. With a total area of 23,800 square kilometers and an average altitude of about 3,000 meters, it has an alpine semi-arid climate. It is an important ecological barrier and water conservation area in the Hexi Corridor, with diverse landscapes such as grasslands, snow-capped mountains and glaciers.
The Yugu culture is the core feature of Sunan, preserving unique language, costumes and folk activities, such as the national non-legacy program "Yugu Folk Song". The economy is dominated by animal husbandry, which produces high-quality alpine fine-wool sheep, as well as the development of eco-tourism and clean energy industries. There are historical and cultural relics such as Horseshoe Temple and Wenshu Temple, as well as important sections of Qilian Mountain National Nature Reserve.
As the core area of the Qilian Mountain ecological security barrier, Sunan has the closest glacier to the city in Asia, the Qiyi Glacier. With the beautiful grassland scenery in summer and magnificent snow-capped mountains in winter, it is an ideal destination for ecotourism, ethnic experience and photography. The locality focuses on ecological protection and sustainable development, and is actively building a national ecological civilization demonstration county.
Cascade, Seychelles is a seaside community in the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mahe, Seychelles, close to the capital city of Victoria, known for its crystal clear waters and pristine beaches. Away from the hustle and bustle, it retains a tranquil atmosphere unique to the Seychelles and is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, making it ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling, and exploring the coral reefs and schools of tropical fish. A blend of Creole culture, traditional fishing villages and modern resort facilities are available for those seeking a blend of nature and culture. A hidden corner of Seychelles tourism, Cathcart is a perfect example of the ecological charm of the "Garden State".