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/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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.
Xisha Islands of Hainan, China, fully known as Xisha Islands, belongs to Sansha City of Hainan Province and is located in the northwestern part of the South China Sea, consisting of Yongle Archipelago, Xuande Archipelago and other islands and reefs, and is the northernmost archipelago with the largest number of islands and reefs among the islands in the South China Sea. With its vast sea area, crystal clear water, one of the best-preserved coral reef ecosystems in the world, and a wide variety of marine life, it is a mecca for diving and eco-tourism. Xisha has been China's inherent territory since ancient times, an important node of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, leaving behind rich historical and cultural relics. Nowadays, Xisha is not only a barrier guarding the South China Sea, but also a sought-after tourist destination with its pristine natural scenery and deep historical heritage, showcasing the magnificence and magic of the South China Sea.