Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the country, near the Turkish border, Aleppo, Syria is one of the oldest cities in Syria, with a history of over 4,000 years. As an important commercial transit point on the ancient Silk Road, Aleppo was once one of the busiest trading centers in the Middle East, and its strategic position has made it a crossroads of diverse civilizations. The city's Ancient City of Aleppo, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, boasts the majestic Aleppo Citadel, the magnificent Ummayad Mosque, and the meandering traditional bazaar (Bazaar of Hamidiyah), which showcases the architectural essence of Arab, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations. However, since 2011, Aleppo has suffered severe damage during the Syrian conflict, destroying some of its historical sites, and restoration work is gradually underway in an effort to rebuild the cultural and economic vitality of this thousand-year-old city. Aleppo is not only a symbol of Syria's history, but also a witness to the coexistence of human civilizations.
Located in the northern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Lingya District is one of the major administrative districts and commercial centers of Kaohsiung City. It is conveniently located near the Kaohsiung Hsiaogang International Airport, and the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line runs through the area, connecting the city with the surrounding areas. Lingya is famous for the Lingya Night Market, which is a popular place to experience Taiwan's night market culture with a collection of local snacks and specialty goods. The area is also home to landmarks such as Kaohsiung Station and Kaohsiung Exhibition Hall, combining urban bustle with a humanistic atmosphere. As the center of Kaohsiung's metropolitan area, Lingya is a window into the vibrancy of southern Taiwan's cities, blending modern commercial development with traditional living styles.