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. |
Yanggu County is located in the western part of Shandong Province, China, belonging to Liaocheng City and situated in the west Lushui Plain, with a total area of 1,064 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000 people. The county has a long history and is the place where the story of Wu Sung beating the tiger in Water Margin took place. It has rich cultural heritage and tourism resources, such as Jing Yang Gang, Lion House and other famous attractions. Yanggu is predominantly agricultural, producing wheat, corn and vegetables, while industry is developing rapidly, covering sectors such as machinery manufacturing, food processing and textiles. Transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Qinglan Expressway running through the city, connecting it to major cities. Yanggu is also known for industries such as "Yanggu Cable", and its economy is growing steadily, making it an important county in the western part of the country.
Located in the northwestern part of China's Guizhou Province, Weining is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Bijie City, situated on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with an average altitude of about 2,200 meters and a predominantly plateau mountainous climate. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Weining is characterized by Yi, Hui and Miao cultures, with rich ethnic traditions and festivals.
Weining is home to the Caohai National Nature Reserve, one of the largest plateau freshwater lakes in China, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", an important habitat for migratory birds and rich in biodiversity. The topography of the county is mountainous and the climate is cool, which is suitable for the cultivation of potato, buckwheat and other highland crops, and agriculture is one of the pillars of its economy.
Weining integrates multi-ethnic cultural heritages, such as the torch festival of the Yi ethnic group and the Lusheng dance of the Miao ethnic group. Tourism is gradually developing, attracting tourists to explore its natural and humanistic landscapes. The economy is based on agriculture, animal husbandry and eco-tourism, and is continuing to promote sustainable development.