Time Zone |
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Bach Xuan is a county-level city in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, located in the northwestern part of the Red River Delta, about 80 kilometers from the capital city of Hanoi. The city is known for its long history, culture and natural beauty, and is an important gateway for exploring the traditional culture of northern Vietnam.
Located in the area where the Red River meets the Tuo River, Bac Truong is surrounded by hills and farmland and has a tropical monsoon climate. The area is adjacent to the Hung Kings Temple complex, which is said to be the birthplace of Hung Kings, the founder of the Vietnamese nation, and attracts a large number of pilgrims to the Hung Kings Festival in March of the lunar calendar every year. Traditional handicraft villages, such as silk weaving and ceramics, remain in the area.
The economy is based on agriculture, producing rice, tea and fruits, and in recent years, eco-tourism has been gradually developed. Tourists can explore the waterfalls and forests of the San Thanh Mountain Nature Reserve or experience folk activities such as bamboo weaving and rice flour making in the countryside. Transportation is easily accessible via the Hanoi-Lao Cai highway, which is one of the hubs connecting the mountainous areas of northern Vietnam with the plains.
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.