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/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Shunchang County, belonging to Nanping City, Fujian Province, is located at the southern foot of Wuyi Mountain Range, at the confluence of Futunxi and Jinxi in the upper reaches of Minjiang River, and has been an important transportation hub and material distribution center in northern Fujian since ancient times. With a forest coverage of 78.8%, Shunchang is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Cedar", and has natural and humanistic landscapes such as Huayang Mountain and Hezhang Rock Grotto, which is a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit with a long history of cliff statues. Shunchang has a diversified culture, including the thousand-year-old temple Yuanmiao Kuan, the well-preserved Ming and Qing streets of Yuankeng Ancient Town, and traditional folklore such as "pulling candles over the bridge" is unique. The economy is based on eco-agriculture, green industry and cultural and tourism industries, with bamboo and wood processing, new building materials and other industries flourishing, making Shunchang an eco-city that is pleasant to live and work in.
Pendleton is a historic town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state, about 30 miles from the city of Greenville. The town is known for its well-preserved 19th century architecture and deep cultural heritage.
Founded in 1790, Pendleton is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. The town center is home to more than 50 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Pendleton Borough Historical Museum, built in 1826. The town is also known for the Pendleton Farmstead National Historic Landmark, which showcases a unique look at an early farming community.
Each spring, Pendleton hosts the famous Pendleton Spring Festival, which attracts a large number of visitors who come to experience traditional crafts, music and food. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is close to the Savannah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to hike and fish.
Pendleton's economy is dominated by tourism and small businesses, while its proximity to Clemson University benefits from the radiation of educational resources. Its tranquil atmosphere and rich historical heritage make it a highly sought-after residential and tourist destination in the Upcountry region of South Carolina.