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/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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 on the southeastern coast of China's Fujian Province, Quanzhou, the birthplace of Minnan culture and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, boasts a long history and rich cultural heritage. As one of the world's largest ports during the Song and Yuan dynasties, Quanzhou is known for its diverse religions, trading traditions and the Minnan language. Famous attractions include Qingyuan Mountain, Kaiyuan Temple and Qingjing Temple, as well as the World Heritage-listed "Quanzhou: World Center of Maritime Commerce in Song and Yuan China". The economy is dominated by manufacturing, textiles and port logistics, and the shoe capital of Jinjiang is renowned globally. The city's blend of tradition and modernity makes it an important destination for exploring China's maritime history and the character of southern Fujian.