Time Zone |
Asia/Vientiane |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
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. |
Located in the southern section of the China-Laos borderline and bordering with the Mohan Port in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, Moding is an important border city in Luang Namtha Province, Laos, and is known as the "Gateway to Northern Laos". As a key node of the China-Laos Economic Corridor, since its establishment in 2011, the Special Economic Zone of Maoting has gradually developed into a comprehensive hub integrating logistics, trade, manufacturing and tourism, relying on the opening of the China-Laos Railway. With a pleasant tropical climate and a tributary of the Mekong River running through the city, it combines natural ecology and border flavor. In recent years, with the liberalization of cross-border trade policies and the improvement of infrastructures, Maoding has attracted a large amount of foreign investment, especially featuring casino entertainment and duty-free shopping, and has become an emerging tourist destination and economic cooperation platform in Southeast Asia.
Located in the southeastern part of China's Hebei Province, Daming County is part of Handan City and is situated at the junction of Hebei, Luzhou and Henan provinces, with a total area of 1,052 square kilometers. The county has a long history and was the seat of the Daiming Prefecture in Beijing during the Song Dynasty. It has a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the ancient city of Daiming Prefecture and the Museum of Stone Carvings. Agriculture is dominated by wheat, corn and cotton, while industry covers food processing and machinery manufacturing. With a population of about 800,000, it has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. The transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Daguang Expressway passing through the county. In recent years, Da Ming County has focused on cultural tourism and economic development, and is committed to building a regional center town.