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Asia/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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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. |
Douma is a historic town in northeastern Lebanon, located in the Bekaa governorate, near the Syrian border. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, traditional architecture and agricultural economy, and is typical of Lebanese rural life.
With its old stone houses, narrow streets and fertile surrounding farmland, Douma grows mainly grapes, olives and cereals. Historically a center of trade and agriculture, the town has also faced challenges in recent years due to its proximity to conflict zones, but still maintains a resilient community spirit.
Visitors can explore the local historical sites and natural beauty and experience traditional Lebanese village culture. Though small, Douma reflects Lebanon's diverse geography and social landscape.
Jiangling County is located in the south-central part of China's Hubei Province, belonging to Jingzhou City, and is situated on the north bank of the Jing River section of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. As an ancient county with a long history, its name originates from the geographic characteristics of "facing the river with the land" and "no high mountains in the near state, all of them are lingfu". Jiangling is one of the birthplaces of the Chu culture, and was once the Ying capital of Chu during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, carrying a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the Chu Jinan City.
With a total area of about 1,032 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with agriculture dominated by rice, cotton and aquaculture. Jiangling is conveniently located near the golden waterway of the Yangtze River, with the G55 Erguang Expressway and S74 Jiangbei Expressway running through the whole area, and about 50 kilometers away from Jingzhou Shashi Airport. In recent years, Jiangling relies on the strategy of Yangtze River Economic Belt and actively develops green energy and modern logistics industry.
The representative attractions of Jiangling include Hao Cave Town Tie Niu Ji Qing Dynasty Zhen Shui Iron Bull, Jiangling Yangtze River Bridge, etc. Local specialties include Jiangling Fish Cake and Jingzhou Fish Miscellaneous, which deeply reflect the food culture of the land of fish and rice.