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Africa/Mogadishu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Brava, a coastal city in the Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia, bordering the Indian Ocean, is known as "La White City" (White City), named after the white limestone used in its historical buildings. As one of the oldest ports in East Africa, it was once an important hub for Somali trade with Arabia and Persia, and has retained its distinctive Swahili architecture, blending Somali, Arab and Portuguese cultures. The city's narrow lanes and ancient mosques tell of a prosperous history dating back to the 14th century, and although tourism has been on the wane in recent years due to the regional situation, its rich cultural heritage and warm Indian Ocean coastline continue to attract explorers. This small seaside town with its diverse civilizations is a vivid microcosm of Somalia's history and flavour.
Leshan, located in the southwestern part of Sichuan Province, at the confluence of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, is an important city in Chengdu Plain Economic Zone. Leshan is famous for the "World's First Buddha"-Leshan Buddha, a 71-meter-high stone carving of Maitreya from the Tang Dynasty, which is a double heritage of the world's cultural and natural heritage, sits on the mountain overlooking the Three Rivers, and remains solemn after a thousand years of wind and rain. Leshan, known as "Jiazhou" in ancient times, is not only home to the beautiful Emei Mountain (a World Heritage Site along with the Leshan Giant Buddha), but also to the ancient city of Leshan, the Thousand Buddha Rocks of Jiejiang, and other humanistic landscapes. It is also the birthplace of "Jiazhou Cuisine", an important branch of Sichuan cuisine, with mouth-watering specialties such as pot-boiled chicken, sweet-skinned duck, and tofu brain, which are known as "Food in Sichuan, Taste in Leshan". This city, which combines natural wonders, historical heritage and tongue-tickling delicacies, is attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the beauty of Sichuan.