Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Guatemala |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Shixing County is located in the northern part of Guangdong Province, southeast of Shaoguan City, at the junction of Guangdong and Gan, and is the "Hometown of Hot Spring in China", "Hometown of Wai Lau in China", and an important ecological barrier in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area. It has a long history, with a history of more than 1,600 years since the establishment of the county in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The ruins of the Qin City and the ancient city walls of the Han Dynasty tell the story of its history. Che Baling National Nature Reserve is located here, with well-preserved primitive monsoon rainforest, is the gene pool of biodiversity. The Hakka culture of Shixing has a deep foundation, and the magnificent buildings such as the Mantang Dawei are known as the "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture" because of their integration of defense and residential functions. Relying on ecological and cultural resources, the area has developed eco-tourism and specialty agriculture (such as Shixing Shiitake Mushroom and White Hair Tea), making it a famous city in northern Guangdong that combines the beauty of nature with the flavor of humanity.
Malacatán is a city in the department of Santa Rosa, Guatemala, located in the southwestern part of the country, close to the Mexican border, in the transition zone from the Pacific Coastal Plain to the high plateau, at an altitude of about 240 meters above sea level. The climate here is warm and humid, with an average annual temperature between 22-30°C, which is suitable for agricultural development. The local economy is based on agriculture, mainly growing crops such as corn, beans and sugar cane, while small businesses and handicrafts are also more active. As a border area, Malacatan has frequent cultural exchanges with Mexico, and traditional festivals such as the "Patron Saint Festival", which combines elements of indigenous and Spanish culture, attract tourists from the surrounding area. With a population of about 80,000, most of the inhabitants are Mestizos, who preserve traditional crafts and folklore, making it one of the most important regional centers in southwestern Guatemala.