Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Skopje |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Tekes is a county under the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, located in the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the eastern part of the Ili River Valley. The region is known for its unique bagua city layout, the only well-preserved bagua-shaped ancient city in the world, reflecting the wisdom of traditional Chinese urban planning. With a mild climate and rich grassland resources, Tekes is an important base for animal husbandry, and also boasts natural landscapes such as the Kerala Grassland and the Kosan Cave, which attract many tourists. The inhabitants are mainly Kazakhs and Han Chinese, and the culture is diverse, blending nomadic and farming characteristics. The economy is based on the pillars of agriculture, tourism and energy industry, and ecotourism has been developing rapidly in recent years.
Shtip is an important city in the eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia, located on the banks of a tributary of the Vardar River, about 77 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. As the administrative, economic and cultural center of the Shtip District, the city has a population of about 150,000 and is known for its textile industry and higher education, with institutions such as the University of Goce Delchev.
The history of Štip dates back to Roman times, with remnants of medieval castles and Ottoman-era buildings. The city is multicultural and hosts annual traditional music and wine festivals, attracting visitors to experience local folklore and cuisine.
The economy is based on textile manufacturing, and the city is known as the "Textile Capital of Northern Macedonia". Tourist attractions include Shtip Castle, the Archaeological Museum and the nearby Koca Waterfalls, which are ideal for both historical exploration and nature tourism.