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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Indian/Mauritius |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Leshan, located in the southwestern part of Sichuan Province, at the confluence of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, is an important city in Chengdu Plain Economic Zone. Leshan is famous for the "World's First Buddha"-Leshan Buddha, a 71-meter-high stone carving of Maitreya from the Tang Dynasty, which is a double heritage of the world's cultural and natural heritage, sits on the mountain overlooking the Three Rivers, and remains solemn after a thousand years of wind and rain. Leshan, known as "Jiazhou" in ancient times, is not only home to the beautiful Emei Mountain (a World Heritage Site along with the Leshan Giant Buddha), but also to the ancient city of Leshan, the Thousand Buddha Rocks of Jiejiang, and other humanistic landscapes. It is also the birthplace of "Jiazhou Cuisine", an important branch of Sichuan cuisine, with mouth-watering specialties such as pot-boiled chicken, sweet-skinned duck, and tofu brain, which are known as "Food in Sichuan, Taste in Leshan". This city, which combines natural wonders, historical heritage and tongue-tickling delicacies, is attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the beauty of Sichuan.
Mapou is an important town in the northern region of Mauritius, located about 20 kilometers north of the capital, Port Louis. It is part of the Rampart River district and is adjacent to the upmarket residential area of Monschouassi, which is known for its peaceful living environment and amenities.
Mapou is situated in the transition zone between the northern coast and the mountainous central part of the island of Mauritius, and is surrounded by the A4 highway connecting Port Louis to the northern tourist areas. The Sir Sivasagur Ramgoolam International Airport is about 50 kilometers away, about 1 hour by car, and all major areas of the island are easily accessible via the main highway.
Mapou is surrounded by Mapou Business Park, a large shopping center containing supermarkets, restaurants and banking services, and is the central business district for residents in the north. The area is predominantly low-density residential, with a large expatriate community, international schools and excellent medical facilities.
The area retains a partially landscaped sugar cane fields and is close to natural attractions such as the Labdone Bird Park. Residents have easy access to the beaches of Monschouassi and Pérébéré in the north, where they can experience Mauritius' distinctive blend of Creole culture and French colonial architecture.