Time Zone |
Africa/Cairo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, located at the tip of the Nile Delta, and is a major cultural, political and economic center in Africa and the Arab world. As a metropolis of over 20 million people, Cairo is known for its rich historical sites, such as the Giza Pyramid Complex, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, which showcase the splendor of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The city blends traditional and modern elements, with busy bazaars (such as the Khan al-Khalili Market), Islamic architecture (such as the Muhammad Ali Mosque) and recreational areas along the Nile. Cairo's people live a life centered on hospitality and family, with street food and tea culture as daily features.
As Egypt's economic hub, Cairo dominates finance, tourism and manufacturing. The transportation system includes a subway, buses and cabs, but congestion is common. The city is pushing for modernization through projects such as the new administrative capital.
Dalian, a sub-provincial city in Liaoning Province and a separately listed city, is located at the southern tip of Liaodong Peninsula in Northeast China, bordering the Yellow Sea in the east and the Bohai Sea in the west, and is an important international shipping center, logistics center, financial center and trade center in Northeast Asia. As the "Pearl of the North", Dalian is free from cold in winter and heat in summer, and has famous scenic spots such as the romantic Binhai Road, Xinghai Square and Laohutan Marine Park, where European-style buildings and seaside sceneries contrast with each other. Its economy is based on the pillars of port shipping, petrochemical equipment, electronic information, and it is also the window for opening up of Northeast China. Every year, it organizes special events such as Dalian International Marathon and Sophora Appreciation Meeting, which combines Northeast China's culture with the oceanic flavor, making it a modern coastal city that is pleasant to live in and pleasant to visit.