Time Zone |
Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sur is a historic city in the Eastern Province of Oman, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Muscat, and is known for its traditional shipbuilding industry and natural beauty. Once an important trading hub in the Arabian Gulf, the ancient city still retains the ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese castle and an old dockyard, and its inhabitants still practice the art of building dhows (dhows) by hand, a craft that has been inscribed on UNESCO's list of non-heritage sites. Sur is surrounded by Cape Halani, a famous turtle sanctuary that attracts many visitors each year to see the green turtles laying their eggs. The city's blend of tradition and modernity, with ancient mosques in narrow alleyways juxtaposed with modern tourist facilities, makes it an excellent place to experience the maritime culture and history of eastern Oman.
Dejiang is located in the northeastern part of Guizhou Province, the western part of Tongren City, the hinterland of Wuling Mountain Area, the middle and lower reaches of Wujiang River, which is the transportation node connecting the Qianzhong Economic Zone and the southeast of Chongqing. It is a transportation node connecting the Qianzhong Economic Zone and the southeast of Chongqing. It has a beautiful ecological environment, high forest coverage, and the Wujiang River passes through the area, forming the magnificent landscape of "Wujiang Hundred Mile Gallery". As the Tujia-Miao autonomous county, Dejiang rich ethnic culture, Nuo opera, lanterns and other non-heritage culture is unique, including Nuo opera mask production techniques are included in the national intangible cultural heritage. In recent years, Dejiang relying on ecological advantages of the development of tea industry, Chinese herbal medicine planting, while building Fanjingshan Tourism Loop node, promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, and become an emerging eco-tourism destination in northeast Guizhou.