Time Zone |
Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
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. |
Phuntsholing, the capital of the Chukha Dzong of the Kingdom of Bhutan, is located in the southwestern part of the country and shares a border with the Indian state of West Bengal, making it Bhutan's main land gateway to foreign countries. As the "economic gateway" to Bhutan, Phuntsholing is a center of industry, commerce and trade, with Bhutan's largest commodities market and a number of factories, including cement and textile industries. The town is a blend of modern urbanity and traditional Bhutanese culture, with traditional buildings and stores lining the streets, allowing visitors to experience Bhutan's unique cultural atmosphere and to visit nearby attractions such as the Amrit Vihar. Thanks to its strategic location, Phuntsholing is not only an economic hub but also an important link between Bhutan and the outside world, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.