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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Cairo |
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UTC+2 |
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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.
Damietta is an important port city in Egypt, located in the northeastern part of the Nile Delta, on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, about 200 kilometers from Cairo. As the capital of the Damietta Governorate, the city has been a key hub for trade between Egypt and the Mediterranean world since ancient times, and is known for its shipbuilding, furniture-making and fishing industries.
Damietta was historically a strategic location for the Crusades, and the Battle of Damietta in 1221 profoundly influenced the Middle East landscape. The old town retains the architectural style of the Ottoman Empire, and the traditional wood carvings and mosques highlight the unique charm of Arab Islamic culture.
Modern Damietta is an important industrial center in Egypt, with the largest furniture production base in the country and handmade furniture exported to many countries in Europe. the new Damietta Port, which came into operation in 2016, further strengthens its position in Mediterranean shipping, while tilapia and other aquatic products are processed in a well-developed industry.
The wetland landscape of the Nile Delta is dotted around the city, making it suitable for eco-tourism. Tourists can visit the ruins of the Damietta lighthouse, the Fatimid monuments and experience traditional fishing boat tours. The region is famous for its seafood cuisine, especially for grilled sea bass and spice-cured fish.