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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Bissau |
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UTC+0 |
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Guichi, the main city of Chizhou, Anhui Province, is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, in the transition zone between the mountainous areas of southern Anhui and the Yangtze River plain, and is an important node city of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Guizhi, known as "Qiu Pu" in ancient times, has a history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Tang Dynasty, and has been known as "the land of a thousand poets". Hundreds of poems have been left by writers and writers, such as Li Bai and Du Mu, in praise of Guizhi. The natural and humanistic landscapes in the city are intertwined: Xinghua Village, a 4A national scenic spot, is famous for Du Mu's poem "A shepherd boy points to the apricot blossom village"; Pingtian Lake National Wetland Park, where lakes and mountains contrast with each other, is regarded as the "lungs of the city"; and the Qiu Pu River meanders through the city, preserving ancient villages along its banks. The ancient villages and ancient stagecoach routes are preserved along the river. Nowadays, Guichi continues the cultural heritage of "Poetry City in Landscape", and with ecological priority and green development as the leader, it has become the core board of South Anhui International Cultural Tourism Demonstration Zone, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the flavor of the poetic Jiangnan.
Located in the west of Guinea-Bissau, on the Atlantic Ocean, Cacheu is one of the country's oldest cities and an important port and economic center in the northwest region. The city has a rich colonial history, having been an important stronghold for Portuguese colonizers since the 15th century, and was a key hub for the West African slave trade, which is still witnessed by historical monuments such as the 17th-century fortress of Cacheu. As a fishing town, the waters around Cacheu are rich in shrimp and fish, and the fishing and related processing industries are the backbone of the local economy, while attracting tourists interested in history and nature. The city's blend of African heritage and colonial culture, with its narrow streets and colorful colonial buildings, creates a unique atmosphere and a window into Guinea-Bissau's history and culture.