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/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Ningbo, located on the southeast coast of China and in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, is the economic center of the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta and an important port city, and has been known as "a port that connects to the sky and a place where books are hidden in the past and present". As the eastern port of departure of the "Maritime Silk Road", Ningbo Zhoushan Port has ranked first in the world in terms of cargo throughput for many consecutive years, and is an important hub connecting China and the world. This city has a civilization history of more than 7,000 years, the Hemudu ruins gave birth to the ancient civilization of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and the Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest existing private library in China, which bears witness to the humanistic heritage of the "Hometown of Academicians". Nowadays, Ningbo has an active private economy based on the manufacturing industry, with advantageous industries such as automobile, chemical industry, household appliances, etc. At the same time, Ningbo has integrated the modern urban style with the flavor of Jiangnan water town, and has become a famous international port city with both historical thickness and modern vitality.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.