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.
Longling County is located in the west of Yunnan Province, Baoshan City County, east of Shidian, south of Zhenkang, Yongde, west of Myanmar, north of Tengchong, western Yunnan to South Asia, Southeast Asia, an important channel. Within the territory of the Gaoligong Mountains, the Nujiang River, Longchuan River rushing through, forming a "three mountains sandwiched between two rivers" three-dimensional geomorphology, the forest coverage rate of more than 70%, known as "Western Yunnan emerald". There are natural wonders such as Bangla Palm Hot Springs and Xiaoheishan Nature Reserve, and the hot springs are rich in minerals, which have been known as "a spring to get rid of a hundred diseases" since ancient times; Songshan Battle Ruins, as an important anti-battle relic on the Yunnan-Burma Highway, have witnessed the weight of history. In addition, Longling dendrobium, Longling yellow goat and other products are abundant, and Dai, Jingpo and other multi-ethnic customs are blended, constituting a picture scroll of harmonious coexistence of nature and humanity.