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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. |
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Europe/Istanbul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Lianping County is located in the northeastern part of Guangdong Province, belonging to Heyuan City. It is situated at the junction of Guangdong and Ganzhou, with the JiuLian Mountain Range running through the whole territory, which is a typical Hakka area. The county has a forest coverage rate of 73.9%, and boasts natural and humanistic landscapes such as JiuLianShan National Nature Reserve and YanLong Ancient Enclosure House in Peitou Township. Lianping is characterized by ecological agriculture, producing high-quality agricultural products such as eagle's beak peaches, shiitake mushrooms and tea, among which the eagle's beak peaches have been certified as a national geographical indication product. As a place of Hakka cultural inheritance, Lianping preserves Hakka mountain songs, fire dog dance and other non-heritage projects, and the traditional Hakka house complex is unique. In recent years, Lianping has relied on its ecological advantages to develop rural tourism and create the brand of "Ecological Lianping - Recreation and Well-being", which has become an important ecological backyard of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area and a Hakka cultural tourism destination.
Macka is a mountainous town in Trabzon Province, Turkey, located in the northeastern part of the Black Sea region. It is situated in a gorge about 300 meters above sea level and is surrounded by dense forests and waterfalls in a beautiful natural landscape. Machka is famous for the Somera Monastery, an Orthodox monastery built in the 4th century and carved into the cliffs, which is an important historical monument and pilgrimage site. The local economy is dependent on agriculture, producing mainly tea, hazelnuts and honey. The climate is mild and rainy, suitable for hiking and eco-tourism. The population is about 15,000, mostly Turkish, and retains a traditional Black Sea culture.