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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
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.
Thongsa is the capital of the Thongsa Dzong in north-central Bhutan, situated in the eastern section of the Himalayas at an altitude of about 2200 meters. The city is famous for its magnificent Thongsa Dzong (castle-like monastery), founded in the 16th century, which was an important administrative and religious center in Bhutan's history. Built on a hill overlooking the Mangde River gorge, the Thongsa Dzong complex incorporates traditional Bhutanese styles and is a fine example of Bhutanese architectural art.
Strategically located on the main transportation route connecting the east and west of Bhutan, Thongsa was historically a center of power for the rulers. The climate is mild, with agriculture and animal husbandry as the mainstay, and the surrounding hills are pristine and pristine. The Tsechu festival is an important cultural event that attracts visitors every year to experience masked dances and religious ceremonies.
As a developing city in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Thongsa retains a strong traditional culture, and visitors can experience Bhutanese village life by exploring the dzongs, monasteries and local markets. The Thongsa Dzong houses a temple and a museum showcasing Bhutanese historical artifacts. The city's infrastructure is gradually improving and it is one of the iconic destinations for eco-tourism and cultural heritage preservation in Bhutan.