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/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, Bole City is the capital of Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and the political, economic and cultural center. Located in the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, on the southwestern edge of the Junggar Basin, and adjacent to Kazakhstan, the city is uniquely situated as an important node city in the "Belt and Road" initiative. With an area of about 7,800 square kilometers and a population of about 250,000, Bole City is characterized by a multiethnic population of Han, Mongolian, Kazakh and Uyghur ethnic groups, and a diverse mix of cultures.
The climate of Bole City is temperate continental, with four distinct seasons and abundant natural resources. Agriculture is based on the cultivation of cotton, wheat and fruits, while industry includes energy and processing of agricultural products. The city is surrounded by natural landscapes such as Sayram Lake and Abby Lake, as well as hot springs, grasslands and other tourism resources, attracting many tourists. The transportation is convenient, connecting Urumqi and Central Asia by road and rail, with great potential for economic development.
Hama is an important city in western Syria, located on the banks of the Orontes River and is the capital of Hama Province. Dating back to the Bronze Age, the historic city was known in ancient times as "Hamat" and was once a trading hub on the Silk Road. Famous for its spectacular Norias waterwheels, these 2,000-year-old wooden waterwheels are a symbol of Hama and were declared a World Heritage Site in 2011. Historically, Hama was a fusion of Assyrian, Roman and Arab civilizations, and boasts monuments such as the Great Mosque. An agricultural center that produces cotton, olives, and grains, Hama is rebuilding itself to its former vitality after the 2011 Syrian crisis, which saw intense conflict and damage to the city's facilities.