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/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Siming District is located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, and is the center of Xiamen's urban area and the core economic and cultural district. The name of the district is derived from "Siming Zhou", the memorial site of the national hero Zheng Chenggong, which means "remembering the Ming Dynasty". With a total area of about 84 square kilometers, Siming District is densely populated and highly urbanized, and is known for its thriving commerce, long history and beautiful seaside environment.
The district is home to several famous attractions, such as Gulangyu Island (a World Heritage Site), Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University, which attract a large number of tourists. Economically, Siming District is one of the most developed districts in Xiamen, led by service, finance, tourism and high-tech industries. In addition, its mild subtropical climate and modern infrastructure make it a hotspot for livability and investment.
Located on the Mediterranean coast in southern Lebanon, Tyre is one of the world's oldest cities and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. An important city-state of the ancient Phoenician civilization, it was once a famous center for the trade in purple dyes and cedar wood, and its maritime trade network once stretched across the Mediterranean.
The city survives with a large number of archaeological remains, including a Roman-era arena, arched streets, Byzantine churches and Crusader castles. The unique landscape of Tyre's beaches intermingled with historical sites has made it an important tourist destination in Lebanon. Modern-day Tyre still retains its traditional fishing port and specializes in citrus cultivation and handicraft production.
Despite the devastation of many wars, Tyre is an important living museum for the study of ancient Mediterranean civilization, as the layers of civilization spanning 5,000 years are revealed through ongoing archaeological work.