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/Dushanbe |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Istaravshan is a historic city in the Soghd province of northern Tajikistan, located about 200 kilometers north of the capital city of Dushanbe. The city has a long history of more than 2,500 years and was once an important trade and cultural hub on the ancient Silk Road. Its name means "place of pleasure", reflecting the pleasant natural environment of the region.
Istaravshan is known for its rich historical heritage, including ancient mosques, madrasas and traditional bazaars. The famous Mujtahid Khana Mosque and the Kokgumbazi scriptural academy showcase the fine art of Islamic architecture. The narrow streets and adobe buildings of the Old Town retain their medieval appearance and are listed as a potential World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The local economy is based on agriculture, handicrafts and tourism, with an abundance of fruits, nuts and traditional embroidery. Visitors can experience unique cultural festivals and hiking routes and explore the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding Fergana Valley. Istaravshan is becoming a popular destination for cultural tourism in Central Asia.