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 |
Ningwu County is located in the north of Shanxi Province, southwest of Xinzhou City, located in the northern end of the Lvliang Mountains, the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau, since ancient times for the northern Jin barrier, known as "the key to northern Jin". Here the natural wonders and cultural heritage intertwined, with the world's rare ice caves for 10,000 years, caves, ice pillars, ice waterfalls in all seasons, known as "China's First Ice Cave"; Luga Mountain, the main peak elevation of 2,736 meters above sea level, is the Fen River, the source of the Sanggan River, preserved a complete subalpine meadows and the Sea of Clouds wonders; cliffs of the ancient villages The ancient cliff village "Hanging Village" is built on the mountain, the stone and wooden structure of the residence and the dangerous peaks and deep valleys, showing the wisdom of survival of the ancient Jinbei. Historically, Ningwu was an important pass of the Ming Great Wall, and Ningwu Pass, together with Yiguan and Yanmen Pass, were known as the "Three Passes", witnessing the stormy times of the border. Nowadays, this land with ice caves, mountains, canyons and ancient castles is becoming a bright pearl of eco-tourism in northern Jin with its unique geological features and humanistic charms.
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.