Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Abha is the capital of the Asir Province of Saudi Arabia and is located in the highlands of the southwestern part of the country, at an altitude of about 2,200 meters above sea level, with a cool and humid climate, and is known as the "summer resort of Saudi Arabia". The city is known for its magnificent natural beauty, surrounded by green hills and valleys, and attracts many tourists for hiking and sightseeing in the spring and fall.
Abha has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional mud and stone buildings and an ancient marketplace that showcases the unique tribal flavor of the region. The annual Abha Tourism Festival, held in the summer, is an important cultural event in Saudi Arabia, including folklore performances, handicrafts exhibitions and traditional music performances, reflecting the deep historical heritage of the Asir region.
The economy of Abha is based on tourism and agriculture, with fruit and coffee production. Famous attractions include the Shada Palace, the Cliffs of Habara and the Green Mountain Park, while modern amenities such as shopping centers and resorts are increasingly available. As a key city for tourism development under Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030', Abha is emerging as an eco-tourism hub in the Arabian Peninsula.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.