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/Dushanbe |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Hami is located in the eastern part of Xinjiang, is the gateway to the eastern frontier, known as "the throat of Xinjiang", since ancient times for the Silk Road North Road town. It is located in the temperate continental climate zone, with a large temperature difference between day and night, and abundant light, which has produced the famous cantaloupe melon, which is a national geographic indications product, sweet and crispy and juicy, and is renowned both at home and abroad. Hami is inhabited by many ethnic groups, Uyghur, Han Chinese and other cultures, rich folk customs, such as Maxilaev, Hami Mukam and other intangible cultural heritage is unique. At the same time, Hami has rich mineral resources and energy endowment, is an important energy base in Xinjiang, and in recent years, relying on the "Belt and Road" initiative, is accelerating to become an important transportation hub and trade and logistics node connecting the mainland and Central Asia.
Vahdat is a city in western Tajikistan, about 15 kilometers east of the capital city of Dushanbe, and is part of the Republican Direct Zone. Originally known as Yangibazar and Kofarnihon, the city was renamed Tursunzadeh in 1996 in honor of the poet Mirzo Tursunzadeh, and changed its name to its current name, Vahdat, meaning "Unity", in 2003. "The city is situated in the Gissar Valley. The city is situated in the Gissar Valley, near the Kofarnihon River, and has a population of about 40,000, predominantly Tajik.
Vakhdat's economy is based on agriculture and light industry, with cotton, fruits and vegetables widely cultivated in the surrounding areas, and textile factories and food processing enterprises established in the city. As a satellite city of Dushanbe, some residents commute to the capital for work. In terms of transportation, Vakhdat is located close to the M34 highway that connects Dushanbe to the east, and is an important node on Central Asian trade routes.
Located on the western edge of the Pamir Plateau, the city has a continental climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Culturally, it retains traditional Tajik customs and is surrounded by historical sites such as the Gissar Castle. Vakhdat is known for its multi-ethnic harmony, reflecting the spirit of Tajikistan's "unity", and is a typical example of the country's town life and geography.