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 |
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.
Mele, a coastal community in the southwestern part of Efate Island in the Republic of Vanuatu, about 15 minutes from the capital city of Port Vila, is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. It is known for its stunning natural beauty with crystal clear blue lagoons, white sandy beaches and a rich coral reef ecosystem ideal for snorkeling, deep diving and sea fishing. The "underwater gardens" of Mele Bay, with their colorful schools of tropical fish and living coral, attract marine enthusiasts from around the world. Traditional Vanuatu culture has been preserved in the area, and visitors can experience tribal dances, savor specialties such as roasted whole pigs, or visit the nearby Mele Waterfalls and experience nature's gifts in the rainforest. As a representative of Vanuatu's eco-tourism, Mele is an untouched jewel in the South Pacific with its perfect blend of unspoiled landscapes and unsophisticated people.