Time Zone |
Pacific/Noumea |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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 on the east coast of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific, Danbea is the capital of the North Province. Known for its multiculturalism, colonial heritage and tropical nature, the city has a population of about 50,000 and is the administrative and economic center of the North.
Surrounded by mangrove forests, mountains and coral reefs, Danbea is home to part of the New Caledonian lagoon ecosystem, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby you can explore the waterfalls and rare birds of the Blue River Provincial Park.
As an important area for Kanak culture, Tambéa has preserved traditional tribal architecture and handicraft markets. French colonial architecture, such as the Church of St. Joseph, can be found throughout the city, reflecting New Caledonia's background as a French overseas territory.
The economy is based on nickel mining (there are large nickel mines in the north), agriculture and tourism. Visitors can experience Kanak village culture, dive or hike the volcanic landscape. The airport of Dambéa connects to the capital Nouméa and is the gateway for exploring the northern islands.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.