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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. |
Taining, Fujian Province, located at the southern foot of the Wuyi Mountains in northwest Fujian, is the core area of the famous "China Danxia" World Natural Heritage Site. It is famous for its unique youthful Danxia landforms, with red-walled cliffs, canyons and streams, and cave wonders, and is known as "Danxia on the water" and "heavenly works of landscape". The ancient city of Taining was built in the Song Dynasty, with well-preserved monuments such as Shangshu Di and Ganluo Temple, blending the culture of the Central Plains with the flavor of Fujian and Vietnam. The Dajin Lake in the territory has an open surface and the blue water and mountains reflect each other, which is an important part of the World Geopark. Taining is not only famous for its natural scenery, but also for its deep historical heritage and ecological advantages, making it a tourist destination with both sightseeing, cultural and leisure values.
Dege County, located in the northwestern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a historical region centered on Tibetan culture. It is known as "one of the three major birthplaces of Tibetan culture" and is famous for its deep religious and academic traditions.
The Dege Institute of Sutra Printing is one of the most important Tibetan scripture printing centers in Asia, preserving a large number of Buddhist classics and documents, and is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is also an important place for the transmission of Derge Tibetan opera, thangka painting and traditional Tibetan medicine.
Located on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Derge County is blessed with magnificent alpine, grassland and river landscapes, such as the Jinsha River Gorge and the Quel Mountain Natural Scenic Area. Tourism is gradually developing, attracting tourists to experience unique Tibetan style and trekking adventures.
The economy is based on animal husbandry, agriculture and cultural tourism, and the local production of Derge Tibetan paper and handicrafts enjoys a great reputation. Derge is striving to balance the preservation of traditional culture with modern development to become an important cultural destination in western Sichuan.