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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 southwestern part of China's Guangdong Province, Zhanjiang is an important port city bordering the South China Sea, known for its favorable geographical location and rich natural resources. As one of China's earliest open coastal cities, Zhanjiang has a deep-water harbor and is a key hub connecting Southeast Asia and global trade. The city's economy is dominated by the maritime industry, agriculture and tourism, and it is known as the "Seafood Gourmet Capital of China" for its abundance of seafood and tropical fruits such as pineapples and lychees.
Zhanjiang has a tropical monsoon climate, which is warm and humid throughout the year, and is a popular destination for eco-tourism, with beautiful beaches, coral reefs and mangrove reserves, such as the Hukuangyan World Geopark and Techeng Island. Historically and culturally, Zhanjiang blends Lingnan traditions and maritime culture, preserving the unique folklore and monuments of the Leizhou Peninsula. The city is highly modernized and has a soothing pace of life, making it ideal for living and traveling. Visit Zhanjiang to experience the magnificent landscape of the South China Sea and the simple local flavor.