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 southeast of Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, Yuqing County is situated in the hinterland of Qianzhong and the middle and lower reaches of the Wujiang River, and is an important node connecting Qianzhong and northern Guizhou. Here, the ecological environment is excellent, with forest coverage of over 60%, the Wujiang River passes through the territory, forming a "Wujiang River Gallery"-like natural landscape, and attractions such as Flying Dragon Lake and Tashan Forest Park have both the beauty of the landscape and the charm of humanities. As the "hometown of Chinese small-leaf bittersweet tea", Yuqing small-leaf bittersweet tea is a national geographic indications product, known for its "beautiful shape, strong flavor, sweetness", leading to the development of specialty agriculture. The local area integrates the cultures of Miao and Buyei ethnic minorities, and retains folk festivals such as the Miao Flower Mountain Stomping and the Buyei March 3, as well as traditional handicrafts such as the Yuqing Dragon Lantern production, which is unique. In recent years, Yuqing has relied on ecological and cultural tourism resources to create the brand of "Recreation and Wellness Yuqing", which has become an emerging destination for ecological sightseeing, cultural experience, and recreation and wellness in Qianzhong region.