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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/Vilnius |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Puning is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, China, which is located in the coastal economic zone of eastern Guangdong and is one of the important birthplaces of Chaoshan culture. As a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, Puning has about 2 million overseas Chinese, and its economy is mainly based on light industry, commerce and specialty agriculture, with well-developed garment, medicine and food processing industries, and is known as "China's Textile Industry Base".
Puning has a rich cultural heritage, preserving ancient architectural complexes from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as intangible cultural heritages such as English songs and dances and Teochew Opera. Local food culture is rich, Puning bean sauce, beef meatballs and other Chaoshan flavor snacks enjoy a good reputation. The International Shirt Festival and Textile and Garment Expo held annually attracts businessmen from all over the world.
Located in the middle reaches of the Lianjiang River, the city has a southern subtropical monsoon climate and is evergreen in all seasons. It has ecological scenic spots such as Dasan Mountain Forest Park, and specialty agricultural products such as green plums and green olives are famous nationwide. The high-speed railway Puning Station is an important transportation hub in the eastern part of Guangdong, and is about 40 kilometers away from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport.
Šiauliai is the fourth largest city in Lithuania, located in the northwest of the country near the Latvian border, about 214 kilometers from the capital Vilnius. As a historical and cultural center of Lithuania, Subakus is known as the "Way of the Cross", and its landmark "Cross on the Hill" is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Lithuania, with hundreds of thousands of crosses, symbolizing faith and perseverance. Founded in 1236, the city has survived many wars and still retains some of its medieval architecture, such as the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. As the industrial and educational center of Lithuania, the city is home to several universities and research institutes, and is surrounded by lush forests and tranquil lakes, making it an ideal place to experience Lithuania's natural and humanistic heritage.