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UTC-10 |
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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".
Tauhunu is the main village and administrative center of Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands, located on the northern coast of Rarotonga in the South Pacific. As the political and economic hub of the archipelago, it is home to a concentration of government agencies, banks and commercial facilities and has a population of approximately 5,000.
With its backdrop of verdant volcanic mountains and facing a turquoise lagoon, Tauhunu retains a traditional Polynesian flavor. The weekly Saturday Punanganui Market is a popular place to experience local handicrafts, black pearls and fresh coconuts, while the Cook Islands Christian Church, built in 1849, bears witness to colonial history.
Visitors can experience water activities such as snorkeling and kayaking, or explore the waterfalls and plantations by riding along the ring road. Known for its relaxed regulations and friendly atmosphere, English and Maori are the common languages and the New Zealand dollar is the currency.