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 |
Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Shunde, belonging to Foshan City, Guangdong Province, is located in the hinterland of the Pearl River Delta and the core of the Guangzhou-Foshan metropolitan area, and is the "Gourmet Capital of the World" and the "Capital of Chinese Home Appliances". The Lingnan culture here is profound, with Lingnan gardens such as Qinghui Garden showing classical elegance, and non-genetic inheritance such as dragon boat and Cantonese opera. As one of the birthplaces of Cantonese cuisine, Shunde is famous for "Food in Guangzhou, Kitchen in Fengcheng". Cuisines such as double-skinned milk, Shunde sashimi and Chencun noodles have captured the taste buds of the world, and have nurtured countless celebrity chefs and catering brands. Economically, Shunde is known for its manufacturing industry, with enterprises such as Midea and Glanz enjoying world renown, and industries such as smart home and machinery and equipment leading the country, ranking first among the top 100 districts in the country for many years in a row, and being a model of high-quality development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located on the country's central plateau at an altitude of about 2,350 meters and has a pleasant climate that has been described as the "Italy of Africa". The city is a blend of Italian colonial architecture and local culture, with a large number of well-preserved modernist buildings, including futuristic churches, Art Deco theaters, and colorful homes. An example of early 20th century urban planning, its historic center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Asmara is not only a political and economic hub, but is also known for its unique cultural scene and laid-back pace of life, and is a window to explore Eritrea's history and diverse civilizations.