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Asia/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
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UTC+4.5 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Hormuz is an island city in the south of Iran, located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, and is part of Hormozgan Province. The island covers an area of about 42 square kilometers and is known for its unique red soil and salt mounds, often referred to as the "Rainbow Island". Strategically located, Hormuzgan was historically a key node in the Persian Gulf trade routes, and remains a choke point for global oil transportation.
Khormuj has spectacular red beaches and colorful hills with an ochre-red hue due to its rich iron oxide content. The local economy is based on fishing, salt mining and tourism, and visitors can experience traditional fishing boat trips and see wild flamingos. The ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese castle have been preserved on the island, reflecting the colonial past. Residents are mostly engaged in handicrafts, such as making artistic bottles from colored sand.
The city controls the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy lifeline through which about one-third of seaborne oil passes. Despite the scarcity of resources, the location has allowed for the development of transshipment trade. In recent years, the Iranian government has promoted eco-tourism projects, such as the construction of geoparks, to foster sustainable development. With its natural wonders and geographic value, Khormouj has become a potential specialty tourist destination in Iran.
Libo County is located in the south of Guizhou Province Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, located in the transition zone from Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to Guangxi Hills, and is the first karst scenic spot listed in the World Natural Heritage List, which is known as "the emerald on the belt of the earth". It has the core landscapes of Xiaoqikong Scenic Spot and Maolan National Nature Reserve, integrating mountains, water, forests, caves, waterfalls, lakes and rocks, with karst forest coverage of over 90% and high concentration of negative oxygen ions, which makes it a resort for eco-tourism and summer vacation. Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge, Laya Waterfall, 68-stage waterfalls and other attractions show the natural wonders, while Maolan preserves the complete original karst forest ecosystem, rich in biodiversity, and at the same time integrates the culture of the Buyi, Shui and other ethnic minorities to form a unique "landscape and humanities" scroll, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the natural beauty and ethnic flavors. Ethnic customs.