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.
Zhanhe is not an independent city, but the center city of Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, China. As the political, economic and cultural core of Pingdingshan City, Zhanhe District has a total area of 124 square kilometers and a resident population of about 300,000 people. The district is named after the Zhan River that runs through the city, and is located in the hinterland of central Henan, with convenient transportation, the Jiao Liu Railway and Ningluo Expressway running through the district.
The area has Pingdingshan Coal Mine Machinery Factory and other large enterprises, with a strong industrial base, while vigorously developing the modern service industry. Ecological landscapes such as Zhanhe Park and Riverside Trail have become recreational resorts for the public, and the White Turtle Mountain Reservoir provides high-quality water sources. Education and medical resources are concentrated, including Pingdingshan College and other colleges and universities. In recent years, the city has continued to promote the renovation of the old city and ecological management, forming an urban style of "half of the city is full of green mountains and water".
Zhanhe District, as an important part of the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration, undertakes the strategic functions of industrial transfer and regional cooperative development. There are historical relics such as the Xiangshan Temple of the Ming Dynasty, and unique folk culture such as paper-cutting and music playing. Relying on the cultural brands of Pingdingshan City, "Chinese Opera City" and "Chinese Calligraphy City", Zhanhe District is actively building a modern urban system.