Time Zone |
Asia/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Lankaran is a historic city in southeastern Azerbaijan, located on the coast of the Caspian Sea near the Iranian border. As the capital of the Lankaran district, the city is known for its mild subtropical climate, rich natural landscape and cultural heritage. The Lenkoran region produces tea, citrus and pomegranates and is an important agricultural center in Azerbaijan.
Lenkoran is surrounded by unique wetland and forest ecosystems, including the Hirkan National Park, which protects ancient Caspian broadleaf forests and rare flora and fauna. The city is home to a number of historical buildings, such as the Lenkoran Castle and the 18th-century Khan's House, reflecting its past as the capital of the Taresh Khanate. The local cuisine is characterized by fish dishes and spiced teas, which attract tourists to experience.
Lenkoran's economy is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism, and it has an important port in Azerbaijan. The city's proximity to the border facilitates trade with Iran. Spa resources and Ri beaches make it a leisure and vacation destination, and the mild climate in winter makes it suitable for exploring history, culture and nature.
Guangling is the center of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, and is the administrative, cultural and commercial core of Yangzhou. Its name originates from Guangling County, which was established in the Han Dynasty, and it has a history of more than 2,500 years since the founding of the city, and is the centerpiece of the culture of Yangzhou's ancient city. The area is home to world heritage sites and national cultural relics protection units such as Slender West Lake, the Garden of Virtue, and the Garden of He, and is characterized by a blend of classical gardens, salt merchant culture, and canal heritage. As an important node along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Guangling District continues the prosperous tradition of being the "Famous Capital of Huazuo", and has now become a cultural tourism destination integrating historical districts, traditional handicrafts (e.g., lacquer ware, jade carving) and modern service industries.
Guangling District has convenient transportation, forming a 1-hour economic circle with Nanjing and Shanghai through the Lianhuaiyangzhen High Speed Railway, and the Yangtai International Airport provides domestic and international flight services. The economy is dominated by cultural tourism, modern services and high-tech industries, with the Wenchangge Business District and Dongguan Street Historical and Cultural Neighborhood as the regional commercial core. Guangling is still the birthplace and main production base of Yangzhou buns, where the traditional culinary culture and modern industrial system develop synergistically.