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Overview of Zhashui County, Shaanxi, China

Zhashui County is located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, China, under Shangluo City, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, and is a mountainous county known for its ecotourism and natural resources. It has a total area of about 2,332 square kilometers and a population of about 160,000 people. The county is named after the abundance of Quercus trees and has a forest coverage of over 78%, making it a national ecological demonstration area and the core area of the Qinling National Forest Park.

Natural Resources and Ecological Characteristics

Zhashui County has famous scenic spots such as Niubieliang National Nature Reserve and Zhashui Cave, of which Zhashui Cave is known as the "Wonders of the North" and is a typical karst landscape. Zhujiawan Village was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Leisure Village", and Qianyou River Source Wetland was listed as an important wetland in Shaanxi Province. The area is rich in traditional Chinese medicines and green agricultural products, and is a key area of biodiversity in the Qinba Mountain area.

Transportation and Economy

The Xikang Railway and Baomao Expressway run through the whole area, and it is only an hour's drive from Xi'an, which is known as the "South Garden of Xi'an". The economy is based on eco-tourism and specialty agriculture, focusing on the development of fungus, Chinese herbal medicine planting and leisure and recreation industries. Zhashui fungus has been recognized as a national geographical indication product, and in 2020, it received national attention for being a model of "small fungus and big industry".

Aba, Sichuan, China: An Ecological and Cultural Treasure of the Northwest Sichuan Plateau

Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, located in the northwest of Sichuan Province and on the southeast edge of the Tibetan Plateau, is the core area of the Sichuan-Yunnan ecological barrier. With an average altitude of more than 3,500 meters, Aba is an important water source for the upper reaches of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, and has two world natural heritages, Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, as well as magnificent landscapes such as the Four Girls' Mountains and Ruoergai Grassland, and is known as the "Wonderland of the Earth" and the "Natural Animal and Plant Genetic Repository". It is known as "the heaven on earth" and "the gene pool of natural flora and fauna". The territory is inhabited by Tibet, Qiang, Hui, Han and other ethnic groups, Tibetan towers, Qiang ancient fortresses, pots and pans, singing and dancing, and other multicultural blend, giving rise to a unique folk customs. As an important node of the golden line of tourism in western Sichuan, Aba attracts global tourists with its primitive ecology, red culture and ethnic flavors, and is a model of harmonious coexistence of ecological protection and cultural heritage.