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. |
Located in the northwestern part of China's Guizhou Province, Weining is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Bijie City, situated on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with an average altitude of about 2,200 meters and a predominantly plateau mountainous climate. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Weining is characterized by Yi, Hui and Miao cultures, with rich ethnic traditions and festivals.
Weining is home to the Caohai National Nature Reserve, one of the largest plateau freshwater lakes in China, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", an important habitat for migratory birds and rich in biodiversity. The topography of the county is mountainous and the climate is cool, which is suitable for the cultivation of potato, buckwheat and other highland crops, and agriculture is one of the pillars of its economy.
Weining integrates multi-ethnic cultural heritages, such as the torch festival of the Yi ethnic group and the Lusheng dance of the Miao ethnic group. Tourism is gradually developing, attracting tourists to explore its natural and humanistic landscapes. The economy is based on agriculture, animal husbandry and eco-tourism, and is continuing to promote sustainable development.
Anlong County belongs to Guizhou Province Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, located in the combination of Guizhou, Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, known as "the key to Guizhou and Guangxi" and "the gateway to Xingyi". This ancient city, built in the Ming Dynasty, was once the accompanying capital of the Yongli Dynasty of the Southern Ming Dynasty, with historical relics such as Zhaodi, Banshan Pavilion, and the Tomb of Mr. Ming XVIII, etc. Among them, the Lotus Landscape of Zhaodi is known as the "Winning Scenery of Qianzhong", which is still a good place for enjoying the Lotus in the summer. Anlong has a rich culture of the Buyei and Miao ethnic minorities, and the traditional festivals such as "March 3" and "June 6" each year are characterized by singing, dancing, embroidery, silver ornaments and other non-heritage culture. Within the territory of the karst landforms, Wanfeng Forest remnants and rural scenery intertwined, ecological agriculture and rural tourism is booming, specialty products Job's tears, honeysuckle renowned at home and abroad, is a blend of historical heritage and natural beauty of a livable small city.