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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.
Yumin County belongs to Tacheng District of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located in the hinterland of the Asia-Europe continent, bordering Kazakhstan in the northwest, and is an important node of the Silk Road Economic Belt. With a total area of about 6,220 square kilometers and a population of about 60,000, the county is a multi-ethnic settlement with Kazakhs and Han Chinese as the main ethnic groups.
Yumin County boasts unique natural scenery, with the Baluk Mountain Grassland, the Wild Batan Almond Forest and the Tast River Valley as the core ecological scenic spots. Every spring, the mountains are covered with flowers, which is known as "the center garden of Asia and Europe". The garrison culture and grassland nomadic tradition are still preserved here, and the red tourist attractions such as Xiaobaiyang Post and Sun Longzhen Martyrs' Mausoleum are of special historical significance.
The county is dominated by animal husbandry and specialty planting, and is famous for its high-quality beef and mutton, safflower, Batan apricot and other agricultural products. In recent years, it has actively developed border trade and eco-tourism, and the Baktu Port on the China-Harbin border provides important support for regional economic development. Ice and snow tourism in winter and summer vacation tourism have gradually formed a characteristic brand.