Time Zone |
America/Phoenix |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Phoenix, the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Arizona, is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern U.S. It is known as the "Sunshine City", named for its annual average sunshine. As the fifth most populous city in the U.S., it blends modern urban vitality with natural wonders - surrounded by desert landscapes such as Red Rock Canyon and Cactus National Park, it is a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Economically, Phoenix is centered on high-tech industries (semiconductors, aerospace), healthcare (top-tier institutions such as the Mayo Clinic), and tourism, while boasting a diverse imprint of Latino and Native American cultures. The warm, pleasant climate in winter makes it a refuge from the cold, while the city's attractions such as the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum show a unique blend of desert and humanity.
Pingchuan District is part of the city of Baiyin in Gansu Province, China, and is located in the central part of Gansu Province, in the upper basin of the Yellow River. It has a total area of 2,106 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000 people. Located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tengger Desert, it has a temperate continental arid climate with four distinct seasons and abundant light. It is rich in mineral resources, famous for coal, and is one of the important energy bases in northwest China. Agriculture is mainly planted wheat and corn, and the specialties include red dates and wolfberries. Convenient transportation, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, G109 National Highway runs through the whole territory. Famous attractions include Qu Wu Mountain and Hongshan Temple Grottoes, both natural and humanistic landscapes. Pingchuan is an important node of the ancient Silk Road, with a deep historical and cultural heritage.