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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. |
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Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
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UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ziliujing District, located in the south of Sichuan Province, is a municipal district of Zigong City, named after the ancient salt wells that flowed from the city, and is known as the core area of the "Millennium Salt Capital". As the birthplace of Zigong's salt industry, Ziliujing District retains the former site of salt merchants in the Qing Dynasty, and the site of the Tianche (derrick) and other industrial cultural heritages, which have witnessed the glorious history of well salt mining in the BaShu region. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum in the district is one of the world's three major dinosaur site museums, treasuring a large number of complete dinosaur fossils, while the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival is a national intangible cultural heritage, known at home and abroad for its grand scale and exquisite craftsmanship. Nowadays, Ziliujing District integrates salt culture, dinosaur culture and folk culture, becoming a cultural tourism destination integrating history exploration, science popularization study and folk experience, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the unique charm of "Salt Dragon Lantern".
Bayanbulag (Bayankhongor) is the capital of the Bayankhongor Province of Mongolia and is located in the west-central part of the country, about 630 kilometers from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. The city is situated at the junction of the Altai Mountains and the Gobi Desert, at an average altitude of about 1,850 meters above sea level, and has a typical continental climate with short warm summers and cold, dry winters. With a population of about 30,000, predominantly Mongolian, and an economy based on animal husbandry, agriculture and small-scale trade, tourism has been on the rise in recent years, attracting tourists to explore the surrounding natural landscapes and traditional culture.
Bayanbulag is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, with famous sand dunes, hot springs and wildlife reserves such as the Gobi Bear Nature Reserve nearby. The city has a museum showcasing the history of the region, and its inhabitants tend to live a nomadic lifestyle, preserving traditional yurts and horse-racing practices. As an important transportation hub in western Mongolia, it is connected to a number of provinces, but the infrastructure is relatively simple and the pace of life is slow, reflecting the tranquility and authenticity of the Mongolian steppe.