Time Zone |
Asia/Yangon |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Europe/Jersey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+1 |
Located in the Shan plateau in the eastern part of the country, Gaolin is one of the border towns connecting Myanmar and China's Yunnan Province. It is situated on the banks of the upper tributary of the Salween River, with an average elevation of about 1,000 meters, and has a mild and pleasant climate. The area is mainly agricultural, producing tea, coffee and all kinds of tropical fruits, and the terraced fields of the local tea plantations form a unique idyllic scenery. The residents of Gaolin are mostly Shan, Kokang and other ethnic minorities, retaining the traditional bamboo building construction and festive customs, such as the annual Song and Dance Celebration held during the Water Festival, full of rich ethnic flavor. In recent years, with the development of China-Myanmar border trade, Gaolin has gradually become a regional logistics hub, but its pristine natural landscape and simple folk customs are still well preserved, and it is a peaceful place to experience rural life in Myanmar.
Trinity is one of the twelve parishes in the northern part of the British Crown Dependency of Jersey, located about 6 kilometers north of St. Helier. The parish covers an area of approximately 12.3 square kilometers and has a rolling hilly landscape and a magnificent coastline, with the highest point, Les Landings Hill, overlooking the French coast.
Trinity is famous for its historic sites, including the Neolithic Durgu Monument and the 16th century Holy Trinity Church. The parish is home to the Jersey Zoo (now known as Durrell Safari Park), founded in 1959 by naturalist Gerald Durrell and dedicated to the conservation of endangered species. Traditional agriculture and tourism form the backbone of the local economy, with the annual Trinity Show being an important agricultural event for the island.
Bleecker Bay in the west of the parish has the longest sandy beach in the island, while Bleecker Bay in the east is famous for its rocky landscape. Visitors can hike along the North Shore Trail and visit World War II fortifications such as the Grouville Battery. Trinity is an important destination for eco-tourism in Jersey thanks to its combination of rural scenery and ecological reserve.