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/Ashgabat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
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.
Mare (Turkmen: Mary) is the fourth largest city in Turkmenistan, located in the southeast of the country in the oasis of the Murgab River, adjacent to the Karakum Desert. As the capital of the Mare Oblast, the city is an important agricultural, industrial, and transportation hub of Turkmenistan, known for its cotton farming and gas industry.
Mare has a long history, with the surrounding area having been the center of the ancient Margiana civilization and an important point on the Silk Road. The nearby ancient city of Merv (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is known as the "Pearl of Central Asia" and has witnessed the rise and fall of Persian and Arab empires. The city has a local history museum, which showcases its rich cultural heritage.
The region's economy is dominated by energy and agriculture, with large natural gas fields and pipelines supplying international markets. Mare is also a distribution center for agricultural products such as cotton and grains, and has a well-developed light and food processing industry. In recent years, the modernization of the city's infrastructure has accelerated, with new residential areas and public facilities improving the quality of life for residents.
Mare has a typical continental climate with hot, dry summers and short, cold winters. Thanks to the irrigation system, oasis agriculture is well developed, in contrast to the surrounding desert landscape. In terms of transportation, Mare is strategically located with rail and road connections to the capital Ashgabat and neighboring Afghanistan.