Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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.
Lakatoro is the capital and largest town of Malekula Province in Vanuatu, located on the east coast of Malekula, the second largest island in the country, bordering the Coral Sea in the Pacific Ocean. As the administrative center of the province, with a population of about 1,500, it is a small town, but a hidden jewel of the South Pacific due to its unique natural and cultural charms. Surrounded by lush rainforests, white coral beaches, and the iconic black volcanic coast, the town is rich in ecological resources and ideal for diving, bird watching, and experiencing aboriginal culture. The local economy is based on fishing, coconut farming and handicrafts, and the inhabitants speak mostly Bislama, French and English, blending Anglo-French colonization with Melanesian traditions in a simple and friendly atmosphere. For travelers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, Lakatoro is the perfect gateway to Vanuatu's pristine island flavor.