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/Vientiane |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
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.
Located in Luang Prabang Province in Northern Laos, Muang Phalan is a quiet town on the banks of the Mekong River, about 30 kilometers from Luang Prabang City, known for its pristine natural beauty and simple traditional Lao villages. Surrounded by mountains and with a tributary of the Mekong River running through the town, visitors can experience a slower-paced rural life by strolling through golden rice paddies and exploring the traditional wooden houses of local villagers. The town's That Phanom temple is an important religious landmark, with its ancient stupa carrying a deep historical and cultural heritage. The surrounding rainforests and waterfalls provide excellent adventure routes for trekkers, while boat trips on the Mekong River offer beautiful riparian views on both sides. Set away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Muang Phalan is the ideal destination to experience the true face of Laos and its natural beauty.