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 |
Bozhou, located in the northwest of Anhui Province, is an important node city in the Central Plains Economic Zone, known as the "Chinese medicine capital", "wine country tea rhyme" reputation. As a national historical and cultural city, it has nurtured such historical celebrities as Laozi, Zhuangzi, Cao Cao, Hua Tuo, etc. Hua Tuo's hometown, Cao Cao's family tomb complex, and the Flower Opera House and other monuments carry a heavy heritage. Bo white peony, Bo chrysanthemum and other Chinese herbs are of excellent quality, and the China (Bozhou) Chinese Medicine Trading Center is one of the world's largest professional markets for Chinese herbs. The local food culture is unique, with beef buns, pot helmets and other delicacies that are memorable. Bozhou, with its historical and humanistic charm and modern industrial vitality, is a bright pearl in the northern Anhui region.
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.