Time Zone |
Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Al-Khod is a coastal town in the Muscat Governorate of Oman, located about 20 kilometers south of the capital city of Muscat and bordering the Gulf of Oman. The town is known for its tranquil seaside scenery and traditional Arab culture, with its long sandy beaches and the rolling Hajar Mountains as a backdrop, complementing the natural landscape with the cultural flavor of the town. The local economy is based on fishing, small-scale trade and services, with some residents working in industries related to the neighboring port. As one of Oman's major satellite towns, Al Qut retains the traditional Omani village life while enjoying the modern conveniences of its proximity to the capital city, making it an ideal place to experience Oman's native culture and natural charms.
Wuda District is located in the western part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is the municipal jurisdiction of Wuhai City, located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the junction of Ningxia and Mongolia, known as "the sea of Urumqin". Rich in coal resources, Wuda is an important national energy and chemical industry base, relying on coal and coke, chlor-alkali and other industries to form a circular economy system. In addition to industry, Uda has a unique natural and cultural landscape: the Table Mountain rock paintings record the ancient nomadic civilization, the wetlands along the Yellow River are an important station for migrating birds, and the traditional Mongolian Naadam and Horse-head fiddle culture highlight the rich ethnic flavor. In recent years, Uda has strengthened ecological restoration while promoting industrial transformation, and the former mining area is gradually realizing green development, becoming a typical sample of transformation and development of western urban areas.