Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.
Located in the northwest of Hubei Province, China, Fancheng is the core city of Xiangyang, which is separated from the ancient city of Xiangyang by the Han River, forming the historical pattern of "South City, North City". As a national important transportation hub, Fancheng has a history of more than 2,800 years, and was once an important birthplace of the Three Kingdoms culture and the Han River civilization. With an area of about 566 square kilometers and a resident population of about 800,000, the city has a northern subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Since ancient times, Fancheng has been a place of war, and famous historical events such as Guan Yu's flooding of seven armies during the Three Kingdoms period and Yue Fei's resistance to gold in the Southern Song Dynasty all took place here. There are 47 cultural relics protection units at all levels, such as Mi Gong Shrine and Ping Xiang Gate, etc. The culture of Han River wharf and traditional trade and commerce is well preserved, and it is known as the "Pearl of Han River".
Modern Fancheng has formed an economic system dominated by the automobile industry and modern service industry, and has an important plate of Xiangyang Free Trade Zone. The construction of Fancheng New District is accelerating, and traditional beef noodles, yellow wine and other delicacies are unique, while the night view of the Han River and the city's light show have become a hot spot on the Internet, a perfect blend of historical heritage and modern urban style.