Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
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. |
Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is located in the lower reaches of the Daedong River in the west and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As an ancient city with a history of 1,000 years, once the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty and rebuilt through wars in modern times, the city is known for its neat and tidy planning and Juche architectural style. Landmarks include the Juche Tower, the Triumphal Arch, and the Great Monument of Mansudae, highlighting the national ideology. Pyongyang, with its high green coverage, is known as a "city in a park", and has well-developed education and art businesses, with cultural institutions such as the Pyongyang Film Studio and the Mansudae Art Theater, which are important windows for the DPRK's external presentation.
Located in the northwestern part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Lunglin Autonomous County is part of Baise City, on the southeastern edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, bordering Guizhou Province. The county is known for its multi-ethnic settlement, including Zhuang, Miao, Yi, Gelao and Han, etc. The ethnic cultures are rich and colorful, and traditional festivals such as the Miao Jumping Slope Festival and the Yi Torch Festival attract many tourists.
Longlin has beautiful natural scenery, with attractions such as Tianshengqiao Reservoir and Jinzhongshan Black-necked Long-tailed Pheasant Nature Reserve, and an excellent ecological environment. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, with forestry, animal husbandry and specialty plantations such as mulberry silkworms and tea as important industries. In recent years, the tourism industry has gradually developed, becoming an ideal destination for experiencing ethnic culture and natural ecology.