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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Windhoek |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Beilun District is located in the eastern part of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China, and is a core component of Ningbo Zhoushan Port, as well as an important coastal open area and manufacturing base in China. With a total area of about 614 square kilometers and a population of about 900,000, the district is well known for its deep-water port and international trade hub status.
Beilun Port, as one of the world's largest ports in terms of cargo throughput, undertakes a large number of container and bulk cargo transportation operations, driving the rapid development of the regional economy. The district has a number of state-level development zones focusing on petrochemical, energy, machinery and high-end manufacturing industries, which have attracted many international companies to invest.
In addition, Beilun District is conveniently connected to cities such as Shanghai and Hangzhou via cross-sea bridges, and boasts rich coastline resources and cultural and tourist attractions, such as the Jiufeng Mountain and Yangshashan Scenic Area, which blends industrial vitality with natural landscapes.
Located in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia, near the Angolan border, Ombalantu is a cultural town famous for its traditional wooden longhouses. The iconic Ombalantu Big Tree House, a 28-meter-high structure made of African acacia wood, dates back to the 19th century and is an important cultural heritage site for the local Ovambo people as it once served as a place of residence, council and ceremony. Today, the Big Tree House has been transformed into a small museum displaying traditional handicrafts, farming tools and folklore history, offering visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in northern Namibia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and nourished by seasonal rivers, the town's inhabitants still practice the ancient skills of millet cultivation and hand weaving. As an important point on Namibia's "cultural journey", Ombalantu is an ideal destination to experience the original African culture with its unique wooden house architecture and simple folklore.