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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Salalah, the capital of the Dhofar Province in southern Oman and the second largest city in the country, is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is known as the "Shangri-La of the Arabian Peninsula". As an important hub of the frankincense trade in ancient times, it has been known as the "Gate of Spices" since ancient times, and is still one of the core production areas of frankincense in the world. The unique monsoon climate allows for lush greenery throughout the year, with date palms and green fruit orchards, and during the summer monsoon, the city is transformed into a summer resort, attracting tourists to experience the magic of the 'Khareef' (monsoon). The city is a blend of tradition and modernity, from the ancient ruins of Hafet and the Queen of Sheba's palace to the modern port and commercial district. During the annual Monsoon Festival in July-August, Salalah hosts a grand cultural event showcasing traditional Omani crafts and folklore, and is a window into the multiculturalism of southern Oman.
Simao, the main city of Pu'er, Yunnan Province, is located in the southwest Yunnan border area, is the largest oasis on the Tropic of Cancer, known as "China Tea City" and "Pearl of the Green Sea". This place is famous for Pu'er tea, is the core origin and distribution center of Pu'er tea, rich in resources of ancient tea trees, and the sound of horses' hooves of the Ancient Tea Horse Road for thousands of years seems to be still echoing. In addition to tea culture, Simao has two national nature reserves, namely Mount Mourning and Mount Wuliang, with magnificent tropical rainforests and rich biodiversity, which is a natural paradise for bird-watching and exploring. At the same time, there are 14 ethnic groups such as Han, Hani, Yi, Lahu, etc. living here, with diverse ethnic cultures blending and unique traditional festivals and handicrafts. The climate is mild, with four seasons like spring, and the negative oxygen ion content of the air is among the highest in the country, making it an ecological city suitable for living and traveling.