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Asia/Shanghai |
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Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Part of the Kizilsu or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Wuqia County is located in the northeastern part of the Pamir Plateau and is one of the westernmost border counties in China. The county is bordered by the city of Atushi in the east and Kyrgyzstan in the west, with a total area of about 19,000 square kilometers and an average altitude of about 3,000 meters. Wuqia is a multi-ethnic settlement, with the Kyrgyz as the main ethnic group, and retains a rich nomadic culture and traditional customs, such as horse racing, gripping sheep and other intangible cultural heritage.
Wuqia is located in the intersection of Tianshan Mountain and Kunlun Mountain, the terrain is dominated by high mountains and river valleys, and the climate is arid and cold. There are rivers such as the Toshkan River in the territory, which have nurtured unique grassland and desert ecosystems. The local area contains mineral resources such as iron and copper, and the economy is based on animal husbandry and border trade. The famous Irkeshtan port is an important trade route between China and Central Asian countries.
Wuqia is known as the "West Pole of China", where you can enjoy the latest sunset in China. The Kirghiz folk songs and dances, and the epic poem "Manas" are inherited here. Attractions include the Yuchitash Grassland and the border town of Smukhana, attracting tourists to experience the highland scenery and cross-border culture. The local cuisine is characterized by dairy products and hand-held mutton, reflecting the tradition of nomadic life.
Zigui County is located in the west of China's Hubei Province, belonging to the city of Yichang, located in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on the banks of the Xiling Gorge, is the hometown of Qu Yuan and the Three Gorges Reservoir District, an important county and city. With a total area of 2427 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, it is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Zigui is the hometown of the great poet Qu Yuan, and organizes the International Dragon Boat Festival and Qu Yuan Cultural Tourism Festival every year. It is also the hometown of Chinese navel oranges, producing zigui navel oranges, with agriculture and cultural tourism as the economic pillars. After the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, Zigui became a key area for resettlement of immigrants in the reservoir area, and the new county town was built along the river with modern facilities.
Well-known attractions include Qu Yuan Temple, Jiuwanxi River, Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, etc. Combined with the Three Gorges Tourist Route, it attracts a large number of tourists. Conveniently accessible via the Hurong Expressway, the Yangtze River waterway and Yichang Three Gorges Airport, it is an important node of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.