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/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Shaoyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province, located in the southwestern part of central Hunan and the upper reaches of the Zijiang River, with a total area of 21,000 square kilometers and a population of about 6.5 million. As an important center city in southwestern Hunan, Shaoyang has a long history, with a history of more than 2,200 years since the establishment of the county in the Western Han Dynasty.
Shaoyang is rich in mineral resources, known as the "Hometown of Gold and Silver", and is the world's largest antimony mining base. Agriculture is rich in Xuefeng tangerines, Longhui honeysuckle and other specialties. Industry focuses on machinery manufacturing, food processing, and traditional Chinese medicine, and enterprises such as Shaoyang Hydraulic Pressure and Xiangjiao Liquor are well-known nationwide.
The city has a deep cultural heritage and is the hometown of Wei Yuan, Cai E and other famous historical figures. It has famous scenic spots such as the World Natural Heritage of Mount Shaoyang, Nanshan Ranch and Wugang Yunshan, among which the Danxia landform of Mount Shaoyang has been inscribed on the list of World Natural Heritage. Local specialties include intangible cultural heritages such as Shaoyang Flower Drum Opera and Tantou New Year's Paintings.
Located in the center of Zhoushan Islands, Zhejiang Province, China, Daishan County is an island county under the jurisdiction of Zhoushan City, with the East China Sea to the east and Hangzhou Bay to the west. The county consists of 404 islands with a land area of 326.5 square kilometers and a vast sea area, with fishery, port economy and tourism as the pillar industries. Daishan is rich in marine resources, producing seafood such as scallop and yellowtail, and is famous as the "Seafood Capital of China".
Daishan has beautiful natural scenery, with famous attractions including Lulan Clear Sand, Moxing Mountain Scenic Spot and Dongsha Ancient Town, of which Lulan Clear Sand is one of the longest sandy beaches in eastern China. The local culture is a blend of maritime folklore and Buddhist elements, such as the Ciyun Jiale Zen Temple and other historical sites. Daishan's mild climate and pleasant seasons make it suitable for eco-tourism and leisure vacation.
The economy is dominated by the marine industry, including aquatic processing, shipbuilding and new energy development. Daishan is conveniently connected to the mainland through the Zhaodai Bridge and is close to Ningbo and Shanghai, making it an important island tourist destination in the Yangtze River Delta region.