Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Kaifeng, anciently known as Bianliang and Tokyo, is located in the eastern part of Henan Province and is one of the first batch of historical and cultural cities named by the State Council. As one of the eight ancient capitals of China, Kaifeng has the reputation of "five phoenix buildings in Qishu Mingxia, and a state of emperors and kings since ancient times". Wei during the Warring States period, Houliang, Houjin, Houhan and Houzhou during the Five Dynasties period, and the Northern Song Dynasty and Jin Dynasty were all capitals of Kaifeng, and the Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty was the most prosperous, and it was the biggest city in the world at that time. The Qingming Riverside Drawing vividly depicts the grand scene of Bianjing, which was the largest city in the world at that time. Nowadays, Kaifeng has preserved many historical relics such as Qingming Shangheyuan, Kaifeng Mansion, Daxiangguo Temple and Iron Pagoda, etc. The Chrysanthemum Cultural Festival is held every year, which continues the thousand-year cultural lineage of "Bianjing is rich and beautiful and there is nothing like it in the whole world", and it is an ancient capital city that perfectly integrates heavy history and vivid fireworks.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.