Standard TimeCST |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
kezilesu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
No time difference |
Located in the southwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Kizilsu or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture is the only Kyrgyz autonomous prefecture in China. Founded in 1954, the prefecture covers a total area of about 70,900 square kilometers and shares borders with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which are important corridors of the Silk Road. The capital is the city of Atushi, with the counties of Ahechi, Wuqia and Aktau under its jurisdiction.
Kizilsu or Kizilsu is the main ethnic group, while Uyghur, Han Chinese and other ethnic groups live in the area, with rich and colorful ethnic cultures. Animal husbandry and agriculture are the main economic industries in the region, and fruits such as figs and pomegranates are abundant. Famous natural landscapes include snow-capped mountains such as Moustagh Peak and Gonger Peak, as well as highland lakes such as Kara Kul Lake, which attract many mountaineering and traveling enthusiasts.
The region has a long history as a meeting place of ancient Western cultures and boasts unique folk traditions and handicrafts, such as Kyrgyz embroidery and the epic poem Manas. In recent years, infrastructure has been improved and economic development and national unity have been further strengthened.
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