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 |
Africa/Cairo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Located in the southeastern part of China's Guizhou Province, Congjiang belongs to the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated at the junction of Guizhou, Hunan and Guizhou provinces. It is famous for its rich ethnic culture and natural landscapes, and is home to Miao, Dong and other ethnic minorities, preserving unique traditional customs, festivals and architecture, such as the Great Song of the Dong and the Drum Tower.
Congjiang has a beautiful natural environment with terraced fields, forests and river resources for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. Local specialties include fragrant pigs, glutinous rice and mandarin oranges, and the economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Conveniently connected to major cities by road and rail, it is an ideal destination to experience the ethnic customs of colorful Guizhou.
Suez is an important port city in northeastern Egypt, located at the southern entrance to the Suez Canal and at the northern end of the Gulf of Suez, at the crossroads of Asia and Africa, and is a major international shipping route connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the city has been a key hub for global trade, carrying about 12% of the world's seaborne cargo. Historically, Suez has witnessed the geopolitical changes in the Middle East through important events such as the 1956 Suez War. Economically, it is an important fulcrum for the diversification of the Egyptian economy, relying on oil pipelines, chemicals and shipbuilding in addition to port trade. Despite its small size, the city is famous for its strategic location on the canal, and is an important node connecting Asia, Europe and Africa under the "Belt and Road" initiative.