Time Zone |
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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Asia/Jerusalem |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Hanshou County, belonging to Changde City, Hunan Province, is located on the shore of Dongting Lake, at the end of Yuan and Li waters, named for the meaning of "Han Dynasty Shoujian", and is known as the "Hometown of Fish and Rice in Dongting". The ecological environment here is superior, Xidongting Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the territory, is one of the largest wetlands in Asia, attracting hundreds of thousands of migratory birds every year, known as "migratory birds paradise". The city is rich in history and culture, with Guan Yu's battles in Changsha during the Three Kingdoms period, leaving behind monuments such as "Guanshan"; it is also rich in non-heritage culture, with techniques such as Hanshou bamboo carving and Hanshou shadow puppet theater passed down to the present day. Agricultural characteristics are distinctive, it is China's "Hometown of Snapper" and "Hometown of Plum", the scale and quality of snapper farming ranked the forefront in the country, and scenic spots such as Qingshuihu and Yanwanghu are ecological sightseeing and recreational vacation, which is a bright pearl on the ecological and economic belt of Dongting Lake.
Jaffa, a thousand-year-old city set on Israel's Mediterranean coast, is Tel Aviv's oldest harbor and a gem where history meets modernity. Legend has it that it was built by Noah's son, Japheth, more than 4,000 years ago, and the Old Town's stone paths, winding alleys and Ottoman-era buildings tell of past glories in every brick and tile. As a multicultural melting pot, it was once cohabited by Jews, Arabs and Christians, and religious buildings such as St. Peter's Church and the Jaffa Clock Tower bear witness to the inclusive symbiosis. Nowadays, Jaffa is home to artists, galleries and handicraft stores, the seafood market is filled with the aroma of grilled fish, and the sunsets on the cliffs are even more famous, framing the Mediterranean waves and the silhouettes of the old city for eternity. From an ancient port to a literary landmark, Jaffa attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique charms, making it a must-see humanistic landmark in Israel.