Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Springfield, the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois, is located in the center of the state and is a city that carries a deep historical heritage. As the political starting point of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, it is the place where he lived, practiced and finally rested, and attractions such as the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Lincoln Cemetery draw visitors from around the globe. As the seat of state government, Springfield has government services as its core economic pillar, while healthcare, agriculture and insurance also play an important role. The city retains its 19th-century architecture, with landmarks such as the state capitol building highlighting its stately history, and events such as the annual Lincoln Festival continue to honor the great man, making it a fascinating blend of historical memory and modern development.
Tekes is a county under the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, located in the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the eastern part of the Ili River Valley. The region is known for its unique bagua city layout, the only well-preserved bagua-shaped ancient city in the world, reflecting the wisdom of traditional Chinese urban planning. With a mild climate and rich grassland resources, Tekes is an important base for animal husbandry, and also boasts natural landscapes such as the Kerala Grassland and the Kosan Cave, which attract many tourists. The inhabitants are mainly Kazakhs and Han Chinese, and the culture is diverse, blending nomadic and farming characteristics. The economy is based on the pillars of agriculture, tourism and energy industry, and ecotourism has been developing rapidly in recent years.