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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Ljubljana |
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Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County is located in the southwestern part of Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China, in the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and is home to the famous Huangguoshu Waterfalls. The county is dominated by the cultures of the Buyi and Miao ethnic groups, with rich ethnic flavors and a rich natural landscape and human heritage. Zhenning has a mild climate, abundant rainfall and rich natural resources, and is known for its agriculture, including tea, bee-sugar plums and the specialty food Bobo sugar.
Zhenning is the core area of the Huangguoshu Waterfall Group, with spectacular and wondrous waterfalls, listed as a World Natural Heritage Site, attracting a large number of tourists every year. Traditional villages, batik crafts and festivals (e.g. March 3) of the local Buyei ethnic group show a deep cultural heritage. The economy is dominated by tourism and agriculture, and the local specialties of honey plums and bobo candies are renowned throughout the country. Zhenning is conveniently connected to Guiyang and Anshun via highways, making it an important node for tourism on the western route of Guizhou.
Mengeš is a town and administrative center in northwestern Slovenia, part of the Koroska region. It is situated in the valley of the Mežica River at the foot of the Karavanke Mountains, near the Austrian border, and has a population of about 3,000. The town is known for its industry, with a historical tradition of steel manufacturing and metalworking, and is one of Slovenia's important economic centers.
Surrounded by Alpine spurs, Menges is a beautiful natural environment for outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing. The nearby Pohorje and Karavanke mountains offer a wealth of recreational opportunities, and the Mežica River runs through the area, adding to the diversity of the landscape.
The region has a deep Slovenian cultural heritage, preserving traditional architecture and local customs. Historically, Mengeş sprang up as a result of industrial development and became a major steel industry town after World War II, and its industrial heritage is still visible today. There are churches and museums in the town that showcase the local history.
The economy is based on manufacturing, including the steel and engineering industries, which attracts foreign investment. In terms of tourism, Mengeresh is a base for exploring the surrounding natural attractions such as ski resorts for those seeking tranquillity and adventure, with easy access to the capital Ljubljana.