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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. |
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Europe/Riga |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Haixing County belongs to Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, is located on the west coast of the Bohai Bay, is located in the Bohai Economic Circle and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei synergistic development of the important nodes, is the only "mountain" coastal county in Hebei Province, with 18 kilometers of coastline and extensive wetland resources of the mudflats. The salt industry is the traditional industry here, and the Haixing Salt Farm has a long history. At the same time, relying on the advantages of the ocean to develop aquaculture and new energy industry, wind power, photovoltaic and other green energy projects are taking shape. The wetland ecosystem in the territory is intact, and it is an important station for migratory birds, with outstanding potential for eco-tourism. As a part of Bohai New Area in Cangzhou, Haixing is accelerating its integration into the regional development, and the modernized county with coastal characteristics and ecological vitality is becoming more and more visible.
Located in southeastern Latvia, next to the Lithuanian border, Subate is a quiet border town near the city of Daugavpils. Historically, it was a center of Jewish culture due to its unique geographical location. Nearly half of the town's population was Jewish in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the surviving Jewish cemetery and characteristic wooden buildings bear witness to the multiculturalism of the town.
The town is situated on the shores of Lake Subatai, with a typical Baltic natural landscape, where the lakes and mountains and the old red-brick churches are in perfect harmony. The history of its borders dates back to the 16th century, when it was once a transit point for trade and commerce, and the existing bilingual road signs from Latvia and Lithuania emphasize the cross-border characteristics. In recent years it has become a destination for eco-tourism and cultural heritage exploration, thanks to its well-preserved Art Nouveau architecture and slow-paced atmosphere.
Subatai is about a 2.5-hour drive from the capital, Riga, and visitors can explore the nearby Devette Lake Nature Reserve on the way. The town is small, but with its unique history of "one town, two countries" and unspoiled idyll, it offers a unique experience for travelers looking for niche depth.