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.
Chicheng County is located in the northwestern part of China's Hebei Province, under Zhangjiakou Municipality, and is situated in the transition zone between the Yanshan Mountains and the Inner Mongolian Plateau, with a total area of 5,287 square kilometers. The county is dominated by mountainous terrain with a cool climate, and is an important ecological barrier and water-sourcing area in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, boasting natural landscapes such as the Heilongshan National Forest Park. With a long history, Chicheng was one of the important passes of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty, and a number of Great Wall sites exist. The economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and tourism, with an abundance of miscellaneous grains and Chinese herbs, and the development of recreational tourism based on hot spring resources. Conveniently connected to Beijing and Zhangjiakou by highway, it is suitable for eco-tourism and historical and cultural exploration.