Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Muping District, belonging to Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, is located in the northeast of Jiaodong Peninsula, bordering the Yellow Sea in the east and Weihai in the north, and is an important node area of the Bohai Economic Circle. With a total area of about 1,511 square kilometers and a population of about 450,000, the district is dominated by low hills and coastal plains with a mild and humid climate.
Muping has a long history, known as "Muzi State" in ancient times, and was established as a county in the Qin Dynasty. It has famous scenic spots such as Yangma Island and Kunbeishan Mountain. Kun Bei Mountain is a national forest park and a Taoist shrine, while Yangma Island is famous for its seaside resorts and the legend of Qin Shi Huang's horse herding. The economy is based on marine industry, manufacturing, tourism and agriculture, with specialties such as apples and seafood, and in recent years it has focused on the development of new energy and high-end equipment manufacturing.
The transportation is convenient, about 50 kilometers from Yantai Penglai International Airport, and Muping Station is set up for the Qing Yan Wei Rong Intercity Railway. Muping is a modern coastal city in the eastern part of Yantai, which is integrated with the "blue and yellow" national strategy and promotes the synergistic development of marine economy and eco-tourism.
Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is located in the lower reaches of the Daedong River in the west and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As an ancient city with a history of 1,000 years, once the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty and rebuilt through wars in modern times, the city is known for its neat and tidy planning and Juche architectural style. Landmarks include the Juche Tower, the Triumphal Arch, and the Great Monument of Mansudae, highlighting the national ideology. Pyongyang, with its high green coverage, is known as a "city in a park", and has well-developed education and art businesses, with cultural institutions such as the Pyongyang Film Studio and the Mansudae Art Theater, which are important windows for the DPRK's external presentation.