Time Zone |
Asia/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Marjayoun is a border town in the Nabatiyeh Governorate in southern Lebanon, located near the Lebanese-Israeli borderline, about 80 kilometers from the capital Beirut. Historically, it was an important strategic location, and some of its historical sites are still visible today, including old churches and Ottoman-era buildings. The local economy is predominantly agricultural, producing grapes, olives, citrus and other crops, with grape cultivation being particularly well known and the grapes produced are used for winemaking and drying. The natural beauty of the area around Markeba, with its fertile plains and rolling hills, is an important agricultural area in southern Lebanon. Despite its location on the border, the local area still maintains the traditional Lebanese rural life atmosphere, the residents are friendly and warm, although the town is small, but carries the historical memory and cultural heritage of the southern region.
Located in the southwestern part of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China, Luqu County is situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of about 3,500 meters. The area is famous for its plateau meadows and wetland ecosystems, and is an important water source for the upper reaches of the Yellow River. Luqu is rich in Tibetan culture and natural landscapes, such as Gahai Lake, a national nature reserve, and Zeche Stone Forest, which attracts ecotourism and photography enthusiasts. The economy is based on animal husbandry, with yaks and Tibetan sheep in abundance, while Tibetan medicine and handicrafts are also local specialties. The climate is alpine and humid, with short cool summers, making it an ideal place for summer vacation.