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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Suining is located in the eastern part of Sichuan Province, China, and is an important node city in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone, known as the "Giant Euphony of Dongchuan" and the "State of Literature and Scholarship". The city has a long history, founded in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with a history of more than 1,600 years of establishment, and is known as "Little Chengdu". Suining is located in the middle reaches of the Fuling River and has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and a beautiful environment, and has been honored with the titles of "Global Green City" and "National Garden City".
Economically, Suining is characterized by green economy, focusing on the development of electronic information, lithium-ion new materials and food and beverage industries, and is an important modern manufacturing base in Sichuan. Culturally, Suining is famous for its Guanyin culture, with national cultural relics protection units such as China Guanyin Hometown Tourist Area, Lingquan Temple and Guangde Temple. Transportation is convenient, with the Chengdu-Chongqing ring road highway and railroad network running through the whole area, and Chengdu and Chongqing are both about 1.5 hours away by car. Specialties include Suining Bean Curd Skin, Anju Red Campion Cold Noodles and Shehong Beef, showcasing the unique culinary flavors of Central Sichuan.
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.