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Europe/Sofia |
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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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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.
Longyou County, belonging to Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is located in the Jinqu Basin of western Zhejiang Province, and has been a "four-province thoroughfare" since ancient times, and is an important node at the junction of the four provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi and Anhui. This ancient city with a history of more than 2,200 years is the birthplace of "Longyou Merchants", which was on a par with Huizhou Merchants and Jin Merchants during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, leaving behind the commercial legend of "No Longyou No City". Longyou Grottoes in the territory is known as the "Ninth Wonder of the World", the scale is grand, the layout is peculiar, is the ancient underground architectural art of the treasures. apart from the cultural heritage, Longyou also boasts the beautiful scenery along the Qu River, with a continuous bamboo sea and streams, which has given birth to non-heritage delicacies such as Longyou Hair Cake and Longyou Bean Curd Skin. Nowadays, this small city in the south of the Yangtze River is aiming to become a "landscape garden city", integrating historical culture and modern development, and becoming a unique and charming cultural tourism and livable place in the Yangtze River Delta region.