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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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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. |
Zigui County is located in the west of China's Hubei Province, belonging to the city of Yichang, located in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on the banks of the Xiling Gorge, is the hometown of Qu Yuan and the Three Gorges Reservoir District, an important county and city. With a total area of 2427 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, it is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Zigui is the hometown of the great poet Qu Yuan, and organizes the International Dragon Boat Festival and Qu Yuan Cultural Tourism Festival every year. It is also the hometown of Chinese navel oranges, producing zigui navel oranges, with agriculture and cultural tourism as the economic pillars. After the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, Zigui became a key area for resettlement of immigrants in the reservoir area, and the new county town was built along the river with modern facilities.
Well-known attractions include Qu Yuan Temple, Jiuwanxi River, Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, etc. Combined with the Three Gorges Tourist Route, it attracts a large number of tourists. Conveniently accessible via the Hurong Expressway, the Yangtze River waterway and Yichang Three Gorges Airport, it is an important node of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Wulingyuan, located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, China, is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. Often called the "most beautiful mountain on earth," it features over 3,000 towering peaks, deep ravines, and crystal-clear streams, creating a surreal scenery. It features over 3,000 towering peaks, deep ravines, and crystal-clear streams, creating a surreal scenery that inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in *Avatar*. Key attractions include Yuanjiajie, known for its "First Bridge Under the Sun," Tianzi Mountain with panoramic views, and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, home to the world's highest and most beautiful mountain. Home to the Tujia ethnic minority, Wulingyuan blends natural wonders with rich cultural heritage, making it a top destination for nature lovers. Home to the Tujia ethnic minority, Wulingyuan blends natural wonders with rich cultural heritage, making it a top destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.