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Pacific/Honolulu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-10 |
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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. |
Hilo, the capital of the Big Island of Hawaii in the U.S. state of Hawaii, is a tropical coastal city surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on the island's east coast. As the "Windy City", Hilo is nourished by the trade winds all year round and enjoys a warm and humid climate with an average annual temperature of about 24°C, abundant rainfall and lush vegetation. It is one of the heritage sites of Native Hawaiian culture, with traditional markets, hula performances and local crafts, giving it a unique Polynesian flavor. Hilo is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery, including Rainbow Falls, named for its morning rainbow spectacle; the nearby Hamakua coastline, known for its black sand beaches, rainforests and waterfalls; and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (about a 30-minute drive from Hilo), which allows visitors to get up close and personal with the stunning volcanic landscape. Hilo is also a major agricultural town, producing pineapples, coffee and other tropical crops, making it an ideal destination to experience Hawaii's slow life and natural beauty.
Ningyang County, belonging to Tai'an City of Shandong Province, China, is located in the west of central Shandong Province, with a total area of 1,125 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000 people. It is located in the center of the three scenic spots of Taishan, Qufu and Shuiboliangshan, and is known as the "South Gate of Taishan". The city has a deep historical and cultural heritage, and is an important part of the birthplace of Confucian culture, with national cultural relics protection units such as Yan Temple and Yan Lin and other historical relics. Rich in agricultural resources, is the famous "advanced county of food production" and "vegetable production base", Ningyang jujube, cricket culture festival enjoys a good reputation. The modern industry is dominated by machinery manufacturing, textile and garment, and new materials, and the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway and Beijing-Taiwan High Speed Railway run through the whole area with convenient transportation. Fusing traditional culture with modern development, Ningyang is an important ecological and livable city in southwestern Shandong Province.