Time Zone |
Europe/Sofia |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, is located in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula at the foot of the Vidosha Mountains and boasts a history of over 1,300 years. As one of the oldest capitals in Europe, Sofia combines a rich historical heritage with a modern cityscape. Known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, the city is an important political, economic and cultural center.
Dating back to Roman times, Sofia boasts a number of iconic sights, such as the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, the Church of Boiana, and relics from the Roman period. The city is also dotted with spas and museums showcasing the diverse cultural heritage from Thrace to Rome to the Ottoman Empire. With a low cost of living, Sofia is a popular tourist and study destination.
Sofia's economy is dominated by services, IT and tourism, and is easily accessible with an international airport and a well-developed metro system. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the Vidosha Mountains or sample traditional local cuisine. The city is safe and friendly, offering a great nightlife and shopping experience for short visits or longer stays.
Longhai City is located in the southeastern part of Fujian Province, the lower reaches of the Jiulong River, is the core area of the Golden Triangle of Southern Fujian, adjacent to Xiamen Special Administrative Region in the east, west of the city of Zhangzhou, since ancient times for the "town of Fujian and the sea".In 2019, the county was abolished to become a city, and Zhangzhou Municipality, with a total area of 1,132 square kilometers, and a resident population of more than 800,000 people. Here is located in the subtropical, pleasant climate, the Jiujiang River nourishes the rich land, is the famous "fish, rice, flowers and fruits of the township", lychee, longan and other fruits are exported to home and abroad.
Economically, Longhai private economy is active, the formation of food processing, equipment manufacturing, building materials and stone and other pillar industries, including the stone industry is renowned throughout the country, known as "China's Stone Capital". Deep cultural heritage, Minnan culture, overseas Chinese culture, ancient temples Ciji Palace, Jiangdong Bridge and other monuments to witness a thousand years of history, Minnan language, opera and other non-heritage culture passed on from generation to generation. As an important node of Xiamen, Zhangquan and Quan homogenization, Longhai is embracing development with an open attitude, showing the unique charm and vitality of a southern Fujian city.