Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Bishkek |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
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.
Bishkek, the capital and political, economic and cultural center of Kyrgyzstan, is located in the northern part of the country in the Chu River Valley at the northern foot of the Tien Shan Mountains, and has been an important node city of the ancient Silk Road since ancient times. The city was once part of the Soviet Union and was originally called Volodymyr, but regained its current name after Kyrgyzstan's independence in 1991. As a multi-ethnic settlement, the city has a blend of Kyrgyz, Russian and Uzbek cultures. The traditional handicrafts in the Osh Bazaar, the historical relics in the National Museum, and the architectural features of Orthodox churches and mosques are all manifestations of its multicultural charm. The economy is dominated by light industry and food processing, and tourism has developed rapidly in recent years, relying on the neighboring Issyk-Kul Lake and other tourist resources. With its pleasant climate, lush parks and open and tolerant atmosphere, Bishkek has become one of the unique cities in Central Asia.