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 |
Europe/Skopje |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Shangqiu is located in the east of Henan Province, at the junction of four provinces, Henan, Shandong, Suzhou and Anhui, and is an important strategic city in the Central Plains Economic Zone. As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Shangqiu has a civilization history of more than 5000 years, and was known as "Bo" in ancient times, which was the capital city of the early Shang Dynasty, and has the reputation of "the source of Yin Shang". It is the birthplace of ancient civilizations such as Suiren's drilling for fire and Xiongnu's stargazing, and there are many historical and cultural relics such as the Ancient City of Shangqiu, Yingtian Academy, and Suwang Mausoleum. Shangqiu is also the "Hometown of Chinese Fire Culture" and "Hometown of Chinese Calligraphy", with deep cultural heritage. Nowadays, as a transportation hub city, where the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Longhai Railway meet, Shangqiu is an important economic and cultural center in the eastern part of Henan Province, with active economic development, synergistic development of agriculture and manufacturing industry.
Radža is a quiet town in western North Macedonia, nestled in the southern foothills of the Šar Mountains, about 120 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. The town is known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture and traditional Balkan flavor, with the old town's stone paths, wooden houses and quaint mosques speaking of its long history. Surrounded by dense forests and crystal clear mountain springs, it is an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism, especially in summer. The local people still practice handicrafts and traditional folklore, and the annual "Raja Cultural Festival" attracts many visitors to experience the authentic rural life of Northern Macedonia.