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. |
Zigong, located in the south of Sichuan Province, is a national historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years, and enjoys a good reputation in China and abroad as the "Thousand-Year-Old Salt Capital", "Light City of the South" and "Hometown of Dinosaurs". The city has a history of national-level history and culture. As an important source of salt in ancient China, Zigong well salt mining history can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty became "affluent A Shuzhong" salt center, leaving behind the Millennium Salt Road, Dongyuan Wells and other sites. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum is one of the earliest dinosaur museums in the world, with a collection of more than 200 complete dinosaur fossils, known as the "Oriental Dragon Palace". The Zigong Lantern Festival, a national intangible cultural heritage, has been practiced since the Tang and Song dynasties, and now attracts tourists from all over the world with its reputation as the "No. 1 Lantern in the World," which is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology that lights up the city's night sky. This city of history and vitality invites you to explore with its unique charm.
Lushui City is located in the northwestern part of China's Yunnan Province, is the capital of the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated in the canyon area of the Nujiang River between the Gaoligong Mountains and the Biluo Snow Mountains. The city has Lisu as the main ethnic group, multi-ethnic settlement, strong cultural diversity, with rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional festivals. Lushui has a subtropical mountain monsoon climate, rich natural resources and outstanding biodiversity, and is one of the important ecological barrier areas in Yunnan.
The economy is dominated by agriculture and tourism, focusing on the development of canyon sightseeing, ethnic culture tourism and ecological experience programs. Well-known attractions include the Grand Canyon of the Nujiang River, the Katama Crossing and the Lisu Folk Village. In recent years, infrastructure has continued to improve and accessibility has been enhanced, contributing to regional economic development and poverty reduction. Lushui is also a key area in China's "Three Regions and Three Prefectures" for poverty alleviation, with strong policy support.