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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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America/Antigua |
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UTC-4 |
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Located in the north of Fujian Province in China, Jianou is a county-level city under the administration of Nanping City, located in the upper reaches of the Min River in the Jianxi basin. As one of the earliest ancient counties in Fujian, Jianou has a history of more than 1800 years, and was once the capital of Jianzhou, known as "the ancient capital of Fujian, the capital of eight Fujian".
Jian'ou belongs to the middle subtropical monsoon climate, the forest coverage rate is as high as 79.8%, it is the hometown of bamboo and cone chestnut in China. Specialties Jianou dried bamboo shoots, Beiyuan Tribute Tea, Jianou duck is famous all over the country, among which the oolong tea "Beiyuan Imperial Tea" is the royal tribute in Song Dynasty.
There are historical relics in the city, such as Confucius Temple which was built in Eastern Jin Dynasty and Drum Tower in the Five Dynasties period. The Wanmulin Nature Reserve in the city is known as the "Subtropical Botanical Museum", and the Guizongyan Scenic Spot is famous for its Danxia landforms and cliff stone carvings, making it an important tourist destination in northern Fujian.
Relying on agricultural resources and ecological advantages, Jianou now focuses on the development of green food processing, bamboo and wood processing and eco-tourism industry, and has become an important agricultural and sideline products production and distribution base and an ecological livable city in northern Fujian.
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.