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/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Doumen District is located in the western part of Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China, at the confluence of the Xijiang River and Modiamen, adjacent to Macao and an important transportation node on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary.Founded in 1983, Doumen District has a long history and deep cultural heritage, and is known as the "Hometown of Folk Culture and Art in Guangdong Province". The ecological environment here is superior, with natural landscapes such as Huangyang Mountain and Baiteng Lake, and the Xijiang Modiamen Wetland is an important stop for migrating birds. Characteristic industries are distinctive, aquaculture is well developed, Doumen heavy shell crab, yellow sand clams and other seafood is famous in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao; agriculture is dominated by lychee, longan, "Doumen Lychee" is a national geographic indications products. Rich in tourism resources, Doumen Ancient Street, Royal Hot Spring, Jintai Temple and other attractions are a blend of ancient Lingnan charm and modern leisure, and are the preferred destinations for eco-tourism in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area.
The Great Wall of Gansu, which stretches across the Hexi Corridor, was a military barrier and transportation throat for the ancient Central Plains Dynasty to explore the Western Regions, and is mainly composed of the remains of the Great Wall of the Han and Ming Dynasties. The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty was built mainly of rammed earth, with Yumen Pass, Yang Pass and other passes along the route, witnessing the prosperity of the Silk Road; the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty was built mostly of masonry, with Jiayuguan Pass, the "most powerful pass in the world," as the core node, with well-preserved citadels, piers and beacon flints. As an important part of the Great Wall of China, the Great Wall of Gansu not only embodies the wisdom of the ancient military defense system, but also carries the historical memory of the intermingling of civilizations between the Central Plains and the Western Regions, which was included in the World Cultural Heritage List in 1987, and has become an important physical testimony for the study of ancient border culture and the history of the Silk Road.