Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Located in the northern part of Guangdong Province and administered by Shaoguan City, Lechang City is situated at the junction of Guangdong and Hunan, known as the "Gateway to Northern Guangdong" and an important transportation hub connecting South China and Central China. The city has a long history, with more than 1,500 years since the county was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang in the Southern Dynasty, and is known as "Lechang", which means "Prosperity and Well-being", with a deep cultural heritage. The natural scenery of the territory is exquisite, with Jinji Ridge (a red tourist attraction), Jiufeng Mountain (a provincial forest park), Dayaoshan Ecological Zone and other landscapes, and the Wujiang River passes through the city, which has nurtured rich ecological resources. Lechang is rich in specialty products, among which "Lechang Horseshoe" is a national geographical indication product, which is famous for its sweetness and crispness; peach blossom in Jiufeng Mountain and white hair tea are also quite local specialties. In terms of transportation, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Wuhan-Guangzhou High Speed Railway, Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and Guangle Expressway run through the whole territory, and the convenient location and transportation advantages inject vitality into the development of the city. Nowadays, Lechang is integrating historical culture and ecological resources to create a livable and workable pearl city in northern Guangdong.
Halba is the capital of the Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon, located in the plains between the Lebanese mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, about 120 kilometers from the capital Beirut. As the administrative and commercial center of the region, Halba is known for its multiculturalism and rich history, with a predominantly Sunni Muslim population and a coexistence of Christian and other communities. The town's economy is predominantly agricultural, producing olives, citrus and grains, and it is an important distribution center for agricultural products from the surrounding mountainous regions. Haledale has retained its traditional Lebanese architecture, with the stone streets of the old town and remnants of the Ottoman period telling of a prosperous past. Despite the economic challenges, the area maintains a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal gateway to explore rural life in northern Lebanon.