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America/Anchorage |
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UTC-9 |
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UTC-8 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Located in southeastern Alaska, USA, near the entrance to Rangel St. Elias National Park, McCarthy is an isolated historic town that sprang up in the early 1900s as a result of the mining of the nearby Kennecott Copper Mine, which housed thousands of miners, but today the abandoned mines and log cabins still bear the marks of its pioneering past. The town is not accessible by road, and visitors need to walk or take a ferry to get there, a unique mode of transportation that adds to its primitive charm. Surrounded by glaciers, snow-capped mountains and pristine forests, McCarthy is ideal for hiking, bear watching, glacier viewing and aurora borealis, attracting travelers with a passion for outdoor adventure. Though sparsely populated, the area retains a strong sense of community, with cafes, lodges and museums telling the story of the wilderness, making it an excellent gateway to experience the beauty of Alaska's wilderness.
Located in the center of Zhoushan Islands, Zhejiang Province, China, Daishan County is an island county under the jurisdiction of Zhoushan City, with the East China Sea to the east and Hangzhou Bay to the west. The county consists of 404 islands with a land area of 326.5 square kilometers and a vast sea area, with fishery, port economy and tourism as the pillar industries. Daishan is rich in marine resources, producing seafood such as scallop and yellowtail, and is famous as the "Seafood Capital of China".
Daishan has beautiful natural scenery, with famous attractions including Lulan Clear Sand, Moxing Mountain Scenic Spot and Dongsha Ancient Town, of which Lulan Clear Sand is one of the longest sandy beaches in eastern China. The local culture is a blend of maritime folklore and Buddhist elements, such as the Ciyun Jiale Zen Temple and other historical sites. Daishan's mild climate and pleasant seasons make it suitable for eco-tourism and leisure vacation.
The economy is dominated by the marine industry, including aquatic processing, shipbuilding and new energy development. Daishan is conveniently connected to the mainland through the Zhaodai Bridge and is close to Ningbo and Shanghai, making it an important island tourist destination in the Yangtze River Delta region.