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 in the southwestern part of Liaoning Province, China, Xingcheng is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Huludao City, bordering on the Bohai Bay and famous for its long history, hot spring resources and seaside scenery. As a Ming Dynasty Ningyuan Guard City, Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four best-preserved Ming Dynasty ancient cities in China and is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit. The city has rich tourism resources, including the Xingcheng Seaside Bathing Beach, Chrysanthemum Island, and Shushan National Forest Park, as well as a number of hot springs resorts, and is known as "China's Hot Springs City".
The economy of Xingcheng is based on tourism, fishery, light industry and agriculture, with the swimwear industry being particularly prominent, and it is one of the world's most important production bases for swimwear. Local seafood and fruits (e.g. apples) also enjoy a great reputation. Transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Harbin Railway and highway running through the city, and the Huludao North Railway Station is about 30 kilometers away. Blending history and culture with nature and leisure, Xingcheng is a popular tourist destination in Northeast China, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists on an annual basis.