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. |
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.
Wuling is located in the northwestern part of China's Hunan Province and is the core area of Zhangjiajie City, known for the World Natural Heritage Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. This area, which covers the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, is listed as a UNESCO World Geopark for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. Thousands of rocky peaks rise up, surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland, and were the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in the movie Avatar.
Wuling is not only blessed with magnificent natural landscapes, but also rich in the cultures of the Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities. The local traditional villages, folklore performances and specialties (such as Tujia bacon) demonstrate the deep humanistic heritage. As an eco-tourism destination, it offers hiking, photography and adventure activities, attracting millions of tourists annually, and is one of China's first 5A-level tourist attractions.