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Europe/Vilnius |
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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Šimnas (Širvintos) is a city in eastern Lithuania, about 50 km northwest of the capital Vilnius, and belongs to the administrative center of the Šimnas District. The city is situated on the banks of the river Simna and is surrounded by forests and lakes in a beautiful and peaceful natural environment.
First mentioned in historical documents in 1475, Simnas has a long history of settlement. The city retains traditional Lithuanian architecture, with historical buildings such as the Church of St. Michael the Archangel demonstrating its cultural heritage. Agriculture and forestry are the mainstays of the local economy, while strong folk traditions and handicraft production are maintained.
Several nature reserves and lakes are dotted around Simnas, making it ideal for hiking and nature observation. The city hosts annual traditional festivals where visitors can experience the simplicity of the Lithuanian countryside. Its convenient location (near the A2 highway) also makes it a convenient stopover for exploring central Lithuania.
Located in the southeast of Shanxi Province, Yangcheng County is under the jurisdiction of Jincheng City, which was formerly known as Do Ho Suh, and has a long history and deep cultural heritage. It was once the land of the Di people during the Spring and Autumn Period, then belonged to Jin, and returned to Han during the Warring States Period, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. There is the Imperial Palace of Xiangfu, which is the first cultural mansion in northern China, and the former residence of Chen Tingjing, a university scholar in the Wenyuan Pavilion of the Qing Dynasty, which combines the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is a national 5A scenic spot; there is also the Python River Scenic Spot, which is known as the "Little Guilin in North China", with beautiful landscapes and ecological pleasantness. Yangcheng is rich in non-heritage culture. Yangcheng is rich in intangible cultural heritage, Yangcheng pig iron smelting and casting technology (plow mirror casting) was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, Yangcheng drums, Yangcheng Taoism and other folk art is unique. As an important part of Jincheng, the "Coal Capital of China", Yangcheng is actively promoting the integration of culture and tourism while inheriting the history and culture, showing the unique charm of a small northern city.