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. |
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.
Neighboring County is subordinate to Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, located in the eastern part of the Sichuan Basin, the western foot of the middle section of the Huaying Mountains, east of Chongqing Dianjiang County, Changshou District border, is an important gateway to the east of Sichuan out of Sichuan. The topography of the county is predominantly hilly, with a mild climate and abundant produce, known as the "eastern Sichuan granary". It has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with natural and cultural landscapes such as the Neoshui Cliff Tomb Group and the Yulin River. In recent years, relying on the location advantage of neighboring Chongqing, neighboring water county actively integrates into the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing region's twin-city economic circle, and continues to make great efforts in modern agriculture, cultural and tourism integration and industrial development, becoming a vibrant emerging county at the junction of Sichuan and Chongqing.