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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.
Peng'an, located in Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, in the middle reaches of the Jialing River, is situated in the transition zone between the hills of Northeast Sichuan and the Central Basin Plain, and is a thousand-year-old county with a history of more than 2,000 years. As the hometown of Sima Xiangru, the "great master of rhetoric", Peng'an has a deep cultural heritage, and the Zhouzi Ancient Town is the core cultural landmark. The ancient town is located on the mountains and surrounded by water, with the Lianxi Ancestral Temple, the ruins of Xiangru's old town and other relics in a patchwork of places, and the first curving stream of the Jialing River meanders through the town, forming a unique natural landscape with the "river returning to the mountains". The first curving stream of Jialing River meanders here, forming a unique natural landscape of "river turning back to mountain". With the reputation of "Xiangru's hometown - Romantic Jialing" and the specialty products such as golden orange and Peng'an Heshu tofu, it is a cultural and tourism resort in Northeast Sichuan that combines history and humanities, ecological sightseeing, and gastronomic experience.