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Africa/Windhoek |
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UTC+2 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Located in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia, near the Angolan border, Ombalantu is a cultural town famous for its traditional wooden longhouses. The iconic Ombalantu Big Tree House, a 28-meter-high structure made of African acacia wood, dates back to the 19th century and is an important cultural heritage site for the local Ovambo people as it once served as a place of residence, council and ceremony. Today, the Big Tree House has been transformed into a small museum displaying traditional handicrafts, farming tools and folklore history, offering visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in northern Namibia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and nourished by seasonal rivers, the town's inhabitants still practice the ancient skills of millet cultivation and hand weaving. As an important point on Namibia's "cultural journey", Ombalantu is an ideal destination to experience the original African culture with its unique wooden house architecture and simple folklore.
Located in the west-central part of China's Jiangxi Province, Xinyu is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangxi Province and is situated in the Yuan River basin, a tributary of the Gan River. With a long history, Xinyu was established as a county as early as the Three Kingdoms period, and boasts a rich cultural heritage, such as the famous Fairy Lake Scenic Spot, a national scenic spot and tourist attraction.
As an industrial city, Xinyu is famous for its iron and steel industry, and is the home of Xinyu Iron and Steel Group, known as the "Steel City". In recent years, Xinyu has been actively developing new industries such as new energy and electronic information, with sustained economic growth and a high level of urbanization. The city has a beautiful environment, high green coverage, and a gentle pace of life, making it a modern city that is pleasant to live and work in.
Xinyu has convenient transportation with well-developed highway and railroad networks connecting major cities in and outside Jiangxi Province. In terms of culture and education, it has colleges and universities such as Xinyu College, and has a strong humanistic atmosphere. Overall, Xinyu is a distinctive city that combines industrial strength with natural beauty and has an important position in central China.