Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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. |
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.
Tongren is located in the northeast of Guizhou Province, China, and is an important hub city connecting Hunan, Chongqing and Guizhou. Located in the hinterland of the Wuling Mountains, it is famous for its unique karst landscape and rich natural landscapes, such as the Fanjing Mountain, which has been inscribed on the list of World Natural Heritage. With a total area of about 18,000 square kilometers and a population of about 4.4 million, the region is home to a number of ethnic minorities such as the Tujia, Miao and Dong, with diverse and profound ethnic cultures.
Tongren boasts famous scenic spots such as Fanjing Mountain, Wujiang Canyon and Miao King City, and is extremely rich in ecological resources, with more than 65% of the area covered by forests, making it a national ecological civilization construction demonstration area. The local area is famous for green tea, oil tea and Chinese herbal medicine cultivation, and the economy is based on agriculture, tourism and green industry, with rapid development of ecotourism and recreation industry in recent years.
Tongren has a rich ethnic culture, with traditional festivals such as the Miao "April 8" and the Tujia "Pendulum Dance" held every year. Conveniently located, Tongren Phoenix Airport offers flights to many cities, and the high-speed railway and highway networks make it easy for tourists to visit the city. The city is actively building itself as an international tourist destination, integrating nature, culture and sustainable development.