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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Paris |
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UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
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.
Located in the Hauts-de-France department of Haines, Laon is an ancient medieval city standing on volcanic rock 188 meters above sea level, known as the "Castle overlooking the Plain". This 1,000-year-old city is famous for its well-preserved walls, its Gothic architecture from the 11th to 13th centuries, and its Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, with its magnificent west façade and five spires, which are a testament to the mastery of medieval engineering. The winding stone paths and half-timbered houses in the old town, together with the ruins of the fortress at the top of the hill, make you feel as if you have traveled back to the prosperity of the Middle Ages. As an important historical and cultural heritage site in France, Lançais attracts many history lovers and architects every year to explore its deep cultural heritage and unique charm of the mountain town.