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 |
Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, with a history of more than 3,000 years as a city and more than 860 years as a capital, is a world-famous ancient capital and a modernized international city. As a center of politics, culture, international communication and scientific and technological innovation, Beijing is home to the Forbidden City, the imperial palaces of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the world cultural heritage of Badaling, the Temple of Heaven and other highlights of the Great Wall, as well as unique cultural symbols such as Peking Opera, Hutongs and Roasted Duck. Nowadays, Beijing is taking on a new posture as the "City of Double Olympic Games", blending historical heritage with modern vigor, becoming a window to China of global interest, and attracting tourists and investors from all over the world.
Vik is a small town on Iceland's southern coast, with a population of less than 300, but known for its spectacular natural beauty. With Europe's southernmost coastline, the iconic black sand beaches are made of volcanic basalt, and the waves lapping against the black pebbles create a striking visual impact. Nearby, the Reynisfjara waterfall plunges into the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by a cluster of basalt columns, which legend says are the work of giants. The town is also surrounded by glaciers, volcanoes and tundra, making it an ideal spot for viewing the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. Though small, Vik epitomizes Iceland's natural beauty and attracts visitors from all over the world to explore this rawness and purity.