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 |
America/Tegucigalpa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xiaojin County is located in the southern part of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of about 3,000 meters. Famous for the magnificent Four Girls Mountains scenic area, the county boasts a diverse natural landscape of snow-capped mountains, canyons and grasslands, making it a popular destination for outdoor adventure and eco-tourism. Xiaojin County has a deep history and culture, and is home to the Jiajung Tibetan minority, with Tibetan villages, temples and traditional festivals reflecting the unique ethnic flavor. The economy is dominated by agriculture and tourism, producing specialties such as apples and peppers. The transportation is convenient, connecting to major cities such as Chengdu via National Highway 350.
Mapulaca is a small, quiet town in the Valle department of western Honduras, about 120 kilometers southwest of the capital city of Tegucigalpa, in the transition zone between the volcanic belt of Central America and the lowlands of the Pacific coast. Surrounded by fertile arable land, this small, agriculturally based town is home to residents who grow corn, beans, and sugarcane, where the traditional farming culture lives on. Despite its small size, Maplaca is becoming a hidden destination for backpackers looking to explore the Honduran countryside, thanks to its simple people and untouched, untouched landscape. The surrounding savanna and scattered hilly landscapes provide natural delights for bird watching and hiking, and are one of the windows to experience Honduras' native culture.