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 western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.
Baalbeck is an ancient city in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, located about 85 kilometers northeast of the capital Beirut. The city is known for its magnificent Roman ruins and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Baalbek Temple Complex, one of the most massive religious structures of the Roman Imperial period, includes the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Venus, showcasing the mastery of ancient Roman architecture.
The area dates back to Phoenician times and was once an important religious center. Today, Baalbek not only attracts archaeology enthusiasts, but also hosts an annual international music festival that blends history with culture and art. Visitors can explore the site's massive stone pillars and carvings and feel the shock of a millennia-old civilization. The city is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and is suitable for excursions in conjunction with the Lebanese wine region.