Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.
Located in the southeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guigang is an important inland port city in Guangxi, with a total area of about 10,600 square kilometers. As the core node of the Xijiang Economic Belt, Guigang has become an important hub connecting Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area with the southwest region by virtue of the Xijiang Golden Waterway.
Guigang has a long history and was known as "Guizhou" in ancient times, and is one of the birthplaces of the Zhuang culture. The city is a blend of Lingnan culture and ethnic minorities, with cultural and natural landscapes such as the Nanshan Temple and the Pingtianshan National Forest Park. Famous for its lotus flowers, the city is known as the "Lotus City" and organizes the Lotus Festival every summer to attract many tourists.
Guigang's economy is dominated by industry, focusing on the development of building materials, metallurgy, electric power and other industries, as well as being an important grain and sugar cane production base in Guangxi. In recent years, it has become a new growth point for the regional economy, relying on the rapid development of port logistics and new energy automobile industry. It is rich in natural resources, with high-quality limestone and mineral resources.