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. |
Wuping County is located in the southwestern part of Longyan City, Fujian Province, China, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces, and is a former Central Soviet County and Hakka settlement. With a total area of 2,630 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county is dominated by Hakka people and retains a strong Hakka culture and dialect. Wuping is rich in natural resources, with over 79% forest coverage and ecological scenic spots such as Liangnoshan National Nature Reserve and Zhongshan River National Wetland Park. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry and tourism, and is rich in specialties such as fairy grass, ganoderma lucidum and passion fruit. Wuping has a long history and is the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", with unique non-heritage cultures such as the Hakka round houses and the belief in the Dingguang Buddha. In recent years, Wuping has been actively developing a green economy and creating the brand of "Refreshing Wuping - Blessed Land of Health", with convenient transportation through high-speed railroad and highway networks.
Motuo is located in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, belonging to the city of Linzhi, and is the county with the lowest altitude and the wettest climate in Tibet, which is known as the "Hidden Lotus Sacred Land". It has a unique geographical environment, located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, with a vertical ecological landscape ranging from tropical rainforests to glaciers, and extremely rich in biodiversity.
Motuo is the last county in China to be connected by highway (opened to traffic in 2013), and its traditional culture is well-preserved, featuring the folklore of the Menba and Lhoba ethnic groups. Famous attractions include the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, the Great Bend of Gogotang and the Rinchenbeng Monastery. It is both an eco-tourism destination and a popular route for trekking and exploring, attracting many nature and humanities enthusiasts to explore the area.