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/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Raoping County is located on the eastern coast of Guangdong Province, China, under Chaozhou City, at the junction of Fujian and Guangdong, and adjacent to Zhao'an County in Fujian Province. With a total area of 2,227 square kilometers and a population of about one million, the county is rooted in the culture of Chaoshan, with Hakka and Minnan characteristics. As the "East Gate" of Guangdong, Rao Ping has 136 kilometers of coastline, and Zhelin Bay is a natural harbor in the east of Guangdong, with a well-developed marine fishery and port economy.
The area has a long history, founded in 1477, and there are national cultural heritage units in the area, such as the Ming Dynasty Shocheng and the Daoyun Building. RaoPing is "the hometown of China Lingtou monocotyledon tea", aquaculture town, famous for preserved vegetables in Gaotang, oysters in Lao Pai Chau and other specialties. In recent years, it has been vigorously developing new energy industry and coastal tourism, with Qinglan Geopark and Xiaodao Egret Paradise becoming popular ecological attractions.
The transportation network is perfect, with Shenhai Expressway and Xiamen-Shenzhen High-speed Railway running through the whole area, and only 50 kilometers away from Chaoshan Airport, forming a three-dimensional transportation pattern, which is an important node city connecting Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area and Haixi Economic Zone.
Al-Baheleh is a historic city in the Sultanate of Oman, located in the northern interior of the country, about 200 kilometers from the capital city of Muscat. The city is famous for its spectacular Al-Baheleh Fortress, a mud-brick fortress built in the 13th century that is an outstanding example of Omani fortification and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Once the center of power for the local rulers, the unique architectural style of the Fortress of Al-Baheirah is a blend of Islamic and Persian elements, and its walls stretch for kilometers, bearing witness to Oman's long trading and military history.
In addition to the fortress, Bakheleh also retains an ancient irrigation system (aflaj), which demonstrates traditional Omani wisdom in water management. The area around the city is predominantly agricultural, growing dates and fruits, reflecting the oasis culture. As an important part of Oman's cultural heritage, Al Bakhrai attracts history buffs and tourists alike, offering an insight into the ancient civilization of Oman. Conveniently located and easily accessible by road, the city is an ideal starting point for exploring the history of Oman's interior.