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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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. |
Located in the northwestern part of Shandong Province, China, Linqing City is subordinate to Liaocheng City, situated at the junction of Lu and Hebei provinces, and is an important node city of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Linqing has a long history, more than 2,000 years since the establishment of the county in the Western Han Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Linqing became a famous commercial port due to the prosperity of the canal transportation, and was known as "the prosperous press of the two capitals" and "the small Tianjin".
The city has a rich cultural heritage, including national key cultural relics protection units such as Linqing Canal Banknote Gate, Aotouji, and Sherry Pagoda. Linqing is also one of the backdrops for the story of "The Plum in the Golden Vase" and has a rich traditional culture. In terms of industry, Linqing is famous for bearing manufacturing, cotton textile industry and specialty snacks (such as Linqing siu mai). As a representative city of canal culture, Linqing continues to promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, showing the unique charm of blending the ancient and the modern.
Fengdu County, belonging to Chongqing Municipality, is located in the heart of the Three Gorges Reservoir area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and is a national demonstration area for regional tourism, famous for its "Ghost City" culture. With a history of more than 2,000 years since the county was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has formed a unique "ghost city" cultural system by integrating the Bayu culture with Taoism and Buddhism folklore. The core scenic spot, Fengdu Mingshan, combines historical relics such as "Tianzi Temple" and "Naihe Bridge" with myths and legends, attracting many tourists every year to explore the mystery of the "Ghost City". In addition, Xueyu Cave in the territory is known as "world-class cave wonders", with crystal stalactites; Nantian Lake, with its beautiful scenery of high mountain lakes, is a summer vacation resort. Fengdu is not only famous for its deep cultural heritage, but also for its specialties such as spicy chicken nuggets and tofu feasts, making it an important node on the Yangtze River Three Gorges Tourist Route.