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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Zagreb |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
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.
Rijeka (Rijeka) is the third largest city in Croatia, located on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea at the mouth of the Krka River, is the country's most important maritime gateway and deep-water port. This blend of medieval, baroque and industrial flavor of the city, with nearly 2,000 years of history, has been subject to Rome, Venice, Austria-Hungary and other multi-cultural influences, the old town of Rijeka Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and other relics of the vicissitudes of the past. As one of the economic centers of Croatia, the port of Rijeka is responsible for more than 70% of the country's maritime cargo throughput, and at the same time, relying on the Mediterranean climate and mountainous landscape, has become a popular tourist destination, and the Rijeka Carnival, held annually, is one of Europe's largest traditional carnival activities. With its history and modern urban energy, Rijeka is a must-visit destination for exploring Croatia's coastal culture.