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.
Xicheng District is located in the western part of downtown Beijing, China, and is an important part of the functional core area of the capital. The area covers a total area of about 50.7 square kilometers, with a resident population of about 1.1 million. As the core carrying area of the national political center, Zhongnanhai, the Great Hall of the People and other important institutions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council are located here.
Xicheng District has a deep historical and cultural heritage, preserving the ancient city pattern of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The area contains seven historical and cultural protection zones, with 126 cultural relics protection units, including Beihai Park, Shichahai and Gongwangfu. The Shichahai Scenic Area receives more than 20 million visitors annually, making it a famous historical and cultural tourist destination in Beijing.
Xicheng District is also equipped with modern urban functions. Financial Street, as the national financial management center, gathers more than 1,900 financial institutions. The district has high-quality education and medical resources, with renowned schools such as Beijing No.4 Middle School and Peking Normal University Experimental Middle School, as well as triple-A hospitals such as Peking University People's Hospital. The coverage rate of rail transportation reaches 100%, forming a perfect urban infrastructure system.
The area is a blend of traditional and modern cultural elements, with old-fashioned cuisine such as snacks from the Temple of Protecting the State and modern shopping centers such as Xidan Commercial Street. Cultural events such as the annual Shichahai Culture and Tourism Festival show the unique charm of Beijing culture, making Xicheng District a typical area that embodies the fusion of ancient capital style and modern city.