Time Zone |
Pacific/Tongatapu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
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. |
Nukuʻalofa, the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Tonga, is located on the east coast of Tongatapu Island in the South Pacific and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As a port city with a population of approximately 23,000, it blends traditional Tongan culture with modern urbanity, boasting historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and St. Paul's Church, and is surrounded by coral reefs and crystal-clear waters that attract tourists from all over the world. With its tropical maritime climate and markets filled with handicrafts and local cuisine, it is a unique showcase of the Pacific island nation's charms as both the seat of the Tongan royal family and an important trading and shipping hub in the South Pacific.
Yiwu is located in the center of Zhejiang Province of China, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jinhua City, and is situated at the eastern edge of the Jinqu Basin. As the world's largest distribution center for small commodities, Yiwu International Trade City is known as the "World Supermarket" with more than 2.1 million commodities sold in more than 200 countries and regions around the world.
The city has a history of more than 13,000 years and has nurtured the business tradition of "Chicken Feathers for Sugar". Relying on the "YiXinOu" China-Europe liner and Yiwu Port, modern Yiwu has built up an efficient international logistics network. Its economy is dominated by commerce and trade, and its well-supported industrial chain supports the advantageous industries such as jewelry, toys, daily necessities and so on.
Yiwu is not only a center of commerce and trade, but also known for its multiculturalism, with more than 15,000 resident foreign businessmen, forming a unique international community style. The main attractions include International Trade City, Fotang Ancient Town and Shuanglin Temple, showing the city's characteristics of blending tradition and modernity.