Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Vientiane |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
Bannanpou, the capital of Salawan Province in southern Laos, is situated on the left bank of the Mekong River. This small, quiet city attracts tourists with its pristine natural beauty and simple folklore. Though small, the city retains the traditional Laotian atmosphere of life, with wooden houses along the river, early morning markets and the leisurely figures of monks, together painting a picture of a slow-paced life. It is an important stop on the Mekong River tour, where visitors can enjoy the karst landscape on both sides of the river by boat, explore the surrounding waterfalls and caves, or go deep into the village to experience the traditional silk weaving craft. Without the hustle and bustle of the big city, Ban Nam Phu is an ideal destination to experience the Mekong River in its truest form, while allowing travelers to experience Laos at its most authentic.