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/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+4.5 |
Liyang, located in the south of Jiangsu Province and at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces, is an ecological livable city in Yangtze River Delta and is under the administration of Changzhou City. Tianmu Lake, a national 5A scenic spot, nourishes everything with its blue water, and is known as the "Pearl of Jiangnan" because of its natural wonders such as Nanshan Bamboo Sea and Yushui Hot Spring. As the "Hometown of Longevity in China", Liyang relies on its ecological advantages and promotes the integrated development of "Tourism + Recreation", attracting ten million tourists annually. At the same time, it drives industrial upgrading with innovation, focusing on new energy, high-end equipment manufacturing and other fields, forming a unique model of synergistic development of green economy and ecological protection. From the fragrance of tea in spring and autumn to the warm sun of hot springs in winter, Liyang is becoming an emerging destination in the Yangtze River Delta region with poetry and vitality by the charm of "Oxygen Bar of Mountain and Water".
Hormuz, Iran, is a port city in Hormozgan province, located on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz, guarding the choke point of the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is an extremely important geographic location and is known as the "lifeline of the world's oil transportation". As a maritime hub of the ancient Silk Road, Hormuz was once famous for its pearl trade, and today it remains a key node for global oil transportation, undertaking the task of shipping large quantities of crude oil exports from the Middle East. The city has a hot and dry climate, a unique mangrove landscape and traditional fishing industry, a population that is mostly engaged in seafaring and trading, and a culture that blends Persian, Arab and African elements. Despite its small size, its strategic position makes it irreplaceable in the international energy landscape.