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.
Located in the western part of Sichuan Province, Ya'an is an ecological barrier in the transition from the Sichuan Basin to the Tibetan Plateau, known as the "Rainy City" and the "Heavenly Leakage of Xishu", with an abundant annual average precipitation that nourishes the vitality of this land. As one of the discovery sites and core habitats of giant pandas, Ya'an Bifengxia Giant Panda Base is a globally recognized giant panda protection and research institution, where countless tourists come to experience the charm of the "national treasures" up close. In addition, Ya'an is the birthplace of the world's tea culture, the history of tea in Mengding Mountain can be traced back more than 2,000 years, "Mengding Ganlu", "Mengding Huangya" and other famous tea aroma floating in China and abroad, the tea culture has a deep foundation. The Qingyi River passes through the city, linking up the natural and humanistic landscapes such as Bifeng Gorge, Niubi Mountain, Shangli Ancient Town, etc. There are both dynamic landscapes and heavy history here, which is a pearl on the tourism line of West Sichuan.