Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+4.5 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Hormuz, Iran, is a port city in Hormozgan province, located on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz, guarding the choke point of the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is an extremely important geographic location and is known as the "lifeline of the world's oil transportation". As a maritime hub of the ancient Silk Road, Hormuz was once famous for its pearl trade, and today it remains a key node for global oil transportation, undertaking the task of shipping large quantities of crude oil exports from the Middle East. The city has a hot and dry climate, a unique mangrove landscape and traditional fishing industry, a population that is mostly engaged in seafaring and trading, and a culture that blends Persian, Arab and African elements. Despite its small size, its strategic position makes it irreplaceable in the international energy landscape.
Located in the eastern part of Zhoushan Islands, Zhejiang Province, China, Putuo is one of the four most famous Buddhist mountains in China, famous for its Guanyin Dojo. The core area of Putuo Mountain is a national 5A level tourist attraction, known as the "sea and sky Buddhist country".
Putuo Mountain is home to thousand-year-old temples such as Puji Temple and Fayu Temple, blending Buddhist culture with island scenery. The surrounding attractions such as Zhujiajian Beach and Dongji Island are famous for their turquoise sea, golden sand and fishing villages, making it a unique destination for pilgrimage and vacation.
Visitors can experience vegetarian culture, beach hiking and the International Sand Sculpture Festival in summer. With both religious and humanistic heritage and natural ecological charm, Putuo is a popular choice for tourism in the Yangtze River Delta region.