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Pacific/Auckland |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+13 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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Located in the central part of New Zealand's North Island, Ruapehu is part of the Waikato and Manutoto regions and is known for its spectacular volcanic landscapes and outdoor activities. It is home to the highest active volcano in the North Island, Ruatoki Peak (2,797 meters above sea level), whose snowy summit contrasts with the surrounding grasslands and forests, and is one of the core areas of Tongariro National Park. In winter, the area is a skier's paradise, with the two main ski resorts of Whakapapa and Turoa offering quality trails, while in summer it transforms into a hiking and mountaineering destination, as traversed by the famous Tongariro Circuit Trail. Ruatoki is also steeped in Maori culture, with local Maori tribes living in harmony with nature, and visitors can experience traditional villages and Maori art. Whether it's extreme sports or nature exploration, Ruatoki is a must-see destination in New Zealand.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.