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Sunan （China）
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
maolin （China）
Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Specified CitySunan
Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Sunan Yugu Autonomous County, China
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.
Specialized Culture and Economic Industries
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.
Ecological and Tourism Value
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.
Comparison Citymaolin
Asia/Taipei
Introduction to Maolin, Taiwan, China
Located in the northeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Maolin District is a famous aboriginal Rukai settlement. The area is famous for its purple-spotted butterfly ecology, hot spring resources and natural landscapes, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. The Maolin Scenic Area is classified as the Maolin National Scenic Area, covering unique geological landscapes such as Dona Hot Springs, Longtou Mountain and Snakehead Mountain.
Natural Ecology and Tourism Resources
Maolin has a large-scale wintering valley for purple butterflies, which is rare in the world, and more than one million purple butterflies can be seen migrating in winter every year. The Rukai tribe has preserved their stone houses and cultural ceremonies, such as the Black Rice Festival, etc. The main attractions include the Lover's Valley Waterfall and the Duoji Mountain. Major attractions include the Lover's Valley Waterfall, Donaghao Suspension Bridge, and the natural wonders of the Turboguchi River Basin, making it an important destination for eco-tourism and cultural heritage experiences.
Geography and Transportation Information
The area belongs to the southern section of the Central Mountain Range, with an elevation between 200-1600 meters. It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Kaohsiung downtown to Maolin, and public transportation is available on the Kaohsiung Bus to Maolin route. The recommended season for visiting the area is from November to March each year, where you can watch the purple-spotted butterflies gather and experience the hot spring season activities.