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/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Pingtan, located in the eastern part of China's Fujian Province, is an International Tourism Island and Comprehensive Experimental Zone under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province, which is across the sea from Taiwan and only 68 nautical miles away from Taiwan's Hsinchu. As the second largest island in China, with a total area of about 372 square kilometers, Pingtan is known for its unique island scenery, cultural heritage and economic potential.
Pingtan boasts a rich natural landscape, including crystal clear beaches, peculiar rocky landforms and traditional stone houses. Popular attractions such as Tannan Bay, Longwangtou Beach and Shipaiyang attract a large number of tourists. Meanwhile, Pingtan is a state-level comprehensive experimental zone focusing on economic cooperation with Taiwan, free trade and technological innovation to promote cross-strait exchanges and integrated development.
Economically, Pingtan focuses on tourism, marine industry and high technology, and is committed to building a low-carbon, green and modernized island city. Culturally, Pingtan retains deep eastern Fujian traditions, and its language and customs are similar to those of Taiwan, emphasizing its important role as a cross-strait link.
Xing'an League is located in the northeastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the southern foot of the Daxing'anling Mountains, and the border with Heilongjiang and Jilin, is an important node for the opening of the northeast to the west. The administrative office of the league is located in Ulanhot City, where the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Government was once established, and the red culture is profound. Grasslands and forests are intertwined in the territory, with natural wonders such as Aershan National Forest Park (volcanic landforms and hot springs) and Horqin Grassland (extensive wetlands in the southern part of the country), which is cool and pleasant in summer and is a summer resort. Mongolian culture is rich, with unique folk customs such as the Naadam Conference and the Long Tone Folk Song. The economy is based on ecological agriculture and animal husbandry (corn, soybeans, beef cattle) and tourism. Relying on green resources and location advantages, it is being built into an ecological barrier and tourist destination connecting Northeast China and Inner Mongolia.