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Europe/Kiev |
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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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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. |
Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north-central part of the country on both sides of the Dnieper River, with a population of more than 3 million. One of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, Kiev is known as the "Mother of Rus' Cities" and dates back to the 5th century, when it was the cultural and political center of Kievan Rus'.
Kiev is known for its rich cultural heritage, with numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as St. Sophia Cathedral and the Kiev Cave Monastery. These buildings are a blend of Byzantine and Baroque styles and attract visitors from around the globe. The city also has several museums, theaters and art galleries that reflect its deep artistic tradition.
As the economic hub of Ukraine, Kiev occupies an important position in the technological, financial and industrial sectors and is home to the headquarters of several multinational companies. At the same time, it is the country's educational center, with renowned institutions such as the National University of Kyiv promoting technological innovation and talent development.
Kiev blends historical and modern elements, with the banks of the Dnieper River offering space for relaxation, while the city center is filled with cafes, shopping districts and nightlife. Despite the political challenges of recent years, Kiev is known for its resilience and vitality, making it an ideal destination for exploring Ukrainian culture and history.
Guide County is located in the east of China's Qinghai Province, belonging to Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the Yellow River Valley, with an average elevation of 2,200 meters, known as the "Plateau Little Jiangnan" reputation. It is famous for the unique landscape of "Guide Qing of the World Yellow River" - the Yellow River water is crystal clear when it flows through the area, which overturns people's traditional perception of the Yellow River.
Guide has the world's rare colorful Danxia landforms, and the red rock formations of the Ashigang Canyon are as brilliant as Xia under the sun. There is the Yuhuangge Ancient Architectural Complex, which was built in the late Ming Dynasty, the Wenchang Temple, a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, and the mineral-rich Zhacang Hot Spring. When the pear blossoms bloom in April every year, ten thousand mu of pear orchards form the spectacle of "a sea of pear blossoms at the foot of snow-capped mountains".
As an important ecological barrier on the Tibetan Plateau, Guide fusion of Chinese, Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic cultures, retaining the traditional "June meeting" Nuo ritual activities. Its unique plateau temperate climate makes this place a summer resort, the Yellow River Clear Wetland Park, Thousands of lakes and other scenic spots perfectly show the ecological picture of harmonious coexistence of man and nature.