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/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xiahe, belonging to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, is situated on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the cultural centers of the Amdo Tibetan area. It is famous for the Labrang Monastery, the world's premier Tibetan temple, which boasts six Buddhist schools, 108 Buddhist temples, and a large number of precious Buddha statues and thangkas, and is an important holy site for the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, attracting countless believers and tourists to come for pilgrimage and sightseeing every year. The Sanko grassland around the county is rich in water and grass, with green grass in summer and flocks of cows and sheep, where you can experience horseback riding, Tibetan home visits and other folk activities, and feel the rich Tibetan flavor. In addition, Xiahe also retains traditional horse races, Sun Buddha Festival and other folk activities, blending natural scenery and religious culture, is a must-visit place to explore the Gannan Plateau flavor.
Fengbin is located on the eastern coastline of Hualien County, Taiwan Province of China, and is an important settlement of the Amis, the aboriginal people of Taiwan. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the region is rich in coastal ecological resources, including famous natural landscapes such as Shitiping and Moon Cave. With fishing and tourism as its main industries, Fengbin attracts many tourists with its unique sea-eroded landforms and aboriginal culture. Traditional cultural events such as the annual Fengnian Festival held locally showcase the unique ethnic flavor of the Amis. As a necessary stop on the Hualien East Coast Highway, Fengbin has become an important stop for exploring the ecology and culture of Taiwan's eastern coast.