Time Zone |
Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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. |
The main island of Vanuatu and home to its capital, Port Vila, Efate is known as the "Crossroads of the South Pacific". This volcanic island is rich in natural beauty: from blue lagoons and white sandy beaches, such as the famous Merai Bay Beach, to lush rainforests and spectacular waterfalls, the island has a tropical flavor. As a tourist hub, visitors can experience snorkeling to explore the coral reefs, visit traditional villages for a taste of Polynesian culture, or climb Mount Rees for a panoramic view of the island. With its year-round warmth and blend of untouched wildness and modern conveniences, Efate is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and adventure, and is a perfect illustration of Vanuatu's "Land of Happiness".
Located in the western part of Anhui Province in China, Lu'an is the center city of the Dabie Mountain region and an important part of the Hefei Metropolitan Area. As a national transportation hub, Lu'an enjoys significant economic and locational advantages thanks to the Ningxi Railway and the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Rongzhou High Speed Railway, which connect the city to the north and south.
The city is famous for its "Lu'an Gua Pian" green tea, one of the top ten famous teas in China, with a history of tea culture dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Lu'an also boasts national natural landscapes such as Tiantangzhai and Wanfo Lake, and is rich in ecological resources, known as the "Green Pure Land".
As an old revolutionary area, Lu'an is known as the "Cradle of the Red Army", and Jinzhai County is the second largest general county in China. Nowadays, Lu'an has formed a diversified industrial system of equipment manufacturing, new materials, modern agriculture, etc., and is accelerating its rise in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.