Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, in the hinterland of Changbai Mountain, Baishan is named after the main peak of Changbai Mountain, Baiyun Peak, and is an important ecological barrier and tourist destination in the northeast. It is surrounded by natural wonders such as the west slope of Changbaishan Tianchi and Wangtianqi Scenic Spot, with 84% of the area covered by primeval forests, and the Songhua River and Yalu River running through the whole area, which has nurtured the "three treasures of Northeast China" such as ginseng, antler and mink furs, and other rare commodities. As a multi-ethnic settlement, the Korean people have a strong flavor, and specialties such as cold noodles and spicy cabbage have a unique flavor. In recent years, relying on ecological advantages, Baishan has vigorously developed recreational tourism and green industry, and has become "China's Excellent Tourism City" integrating snow and ice sightseeing, forest recreation and folklore experience, and is known as "the first gateway to the Changbai Mountains".