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/Kabul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Fengdu County, belonging to Chongqing Municipality, is located in the heart of the Three Gorges Reservoir area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and is a national demonstration area for regional tourism, famous for its "Ghost City" culture. With a history of more than 2,000 years since the county was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has formed a unique "ghost city" cultural system by integrating the Bayu culture with Taoism and Buddhism folklore. The core scenic spot, Fengdu Mingshan, combines historical relics such as "Tianzi Temple" and "Naihe Bridge" with myths and legends, attracting many tourists every year to explore the mystery of the "Ghost City". In addition, Xueyu Cave in the territory is known as "world-class cave wonders", with crystal stalactites; Nantian Lake, with its beautiful scenery of high mountain lakes, is a summer vacation resort. Fengdu is not only famous for its deep cultural heritage, but also for its specialties such as spicy chicken nuggets and tofu feasts, making it an important node on the Yangtze River Three Gorges Tourist Route.
Baghlan, the capital of Baghlan Province in northern Afghanistan, is located at the northern foot of the Hindu Kush Mountains on the banks of the Balkh River, and has been an important transportation hub connecting Central and South Asia since ancient times. The historic city has a rich cultural heritage, having served as an important post on the ancient Silk Road, and still retains its traditional mud-brick buildings and craftsmen's workshops. The local economy is based on agriculture, with wheat, barley and other crops grown, and a certain amount of animal husbandry. The natural beauty surrounding Baghlan, with its majestic views of the Hindu Kush Mountains against the meandering flow of the Balkh River, attracts explorers and travelers to explore the unique charms of northern Afghanistan.