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/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southwestern part of China's Anhui Province, Huaining County is part of Anqing City and is situated on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The county has a long history of cultural richness and is the hometown of Cheng Changgeng, the originator of Peking Opera, and Deng Shiru, a calligrapher. Huaining is predominantly agricultural, producing rice, cotton and tea, while industry is developing rapidly, covering building materials, machinery and food processing. Transportation is convenient, with the Hejiu Railway and Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway running through the city, and Anqing Tianzhushan Airport is close by. Famous local attractions include the Southeast Peacock Ruins and Duxiu Mountain Park, which entice tourists to explore both natural and human landscapes. Huaining is actively promoting economic diversification, blending traditional and modern development.
Donghai County is located in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, China, under Lianyungang City, on the coast of the Yellow Sea, and is an important part of the East Bridgehead of the Asia-Europe Continental Bridge. The county is named "Donghai" to symbolize its geographical location adjacent to the East China Sea, with a total area of about 2,037 square kilometers and a population of about 1.2 million.
Donghai County's economy is characterized by agriculture, crystal industry and tourism, and it is China's famous "Crystal Capital" with the world's largest crystal market. The rich reserves and high quality of crystals here attract a large number of domestic and foreign merchants every year. In addition, Donghai also produces high-quality rice and hot springs, and the town of Hot Springs is a well-known leisure and vacation destination.
Culturally, Donghai County has a deep history, with historical monuments such as the Daxianzhuang Ruins, and has nurtured historical figures such as the famous Han general Zhong Li-mi. The transportation is convenient, with many trunk lines such as Lianhuo Expressway and railroad running through the whole territory, and only 30 minutes' drive from Lianyungang port and airport.