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/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Jimo is located in the north of Qingdao City, Shandong Province, and is a city district of Qingdao, as well as a thousand-year-old town with a history of more than 2,000 years. It was an important city of Qi during the Warring States period, and the ruins of the old city of Jimo bear witness to its deep historical heritage. Today, Jimo is Qingdao's industrial powerhouse and marine economic region, with a strong foundation in industries such as knitted garments and automobile manufacturing, and is known as "China's Famous Knitting City"; relying on the Qingdao Blue Valley, marine science and technology innovation, and marine biopharmaceuticals, and other emerging industries are developing vigorously. At the same time, Jimo has a deep cultural heritage, Liuqiang is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, and Jimo Old Wine is the treasure of yellow wine. This city, which combines historical heritage and modern vigor, is becoming an important growth pole for Qingdao and even Shandong Peninsula.
Al-Khod is a coastal town in the Muscat Governorate of Oman, located about 20 kilometers south of the capital city of Muscat and bordering the Gulf of Oman. The town is known for its tranquil seaside scenery and traditional Arab culture, with its long sandy beaches and the rolling Hajar Mountains as a backdrop, complementing the natural landscape with the cultural flavor of the town. The local economy is based on fishing, small-scale trade and services, with some residents working in industries related to the neighboring port. As one of Oman's major satellite towns, Al Qut retains the traditional Omani village life while enjoying the modern conveniences of its proximity to the capital city, making it an ideal place to experience Oman's native culture and natural charms.