Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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. |
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and the centerpiece of the country's central and eastern regions, situated in an oasis in the Arabian Desert. As the political, economic and cultural center of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is home to the country's key government agencies, corporate headquarters and international organizations, and is an important hub for the Saudi oil industry. In recent years, Riyadh has accelerated its transformation into a modern and diverse city under the impetus of the "Vision 2030". The city is a blend of traditional Islamic culture and modern urbanism, with historic sites such as the old Mas Masqaq Fortress and the new Kingdom Center skyscraper, as well as excellent transportation networks, educational and healthcare facilities, and a wealth of cultural activities, making it one of the most vibrant metropolises in the Middle East.
Luoning County is located in the west of Luoyang City, Henan Province, in the hinterland of the western mountainous region of Henan Province, in the middle reaches of the Luo River, with the Yellow River in the north and the FuNiu Mountains in the south, and has been an important node of the "Ancient Road of Bannu" since ancient times. It belonged to the State of Guo in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and was set up as Bancheng County in the Eastern Han Dynasty, which changed its name several times, and was named Luoning in the Jin Dynasty, taking the meaning of "peace in Luoshui". The forest coverage rate of the county reaches 70.3%, which is known as the "Emerald of West Henan", and it has the ecological attractions such as Shenlingzhai National Forest Park and Quanbao Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is a natural oxygen bar and recreation resort. Agriculture is characterized by apples, walnuts and Chinese herbs, and "Luoning Apple" is a national geographical indication product. The Luo River passes through the territory, which has nurtured a profound history and culture, with ancient tombs and architectural ruins scattered everywhere, and is one of the important birthplaces of Heluo culture. Nowadays, Luoning is relying on ecological resources and humanistic heritage to build a culture and tourism integration and development of the West Henan landscape livable county.