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.
Funan County, part of Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China, is located in the northwestern part of Anhui Province, on the north bank of the middle reaches of the Huai River, and is a typical agricultural and populous county. With a total area of about 1,800 square kilometers and a population of more than 1.7 million, the county is predominantly Han Chinese, and its dialect belongs to the Central Plains Official Language. Funan has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age, and water conservancy projects such as the Wangjiaba Lock in its territory, which is known as the "Pearl of the Huai River". The economy is dominated by agriculture, producing wheat, rice and willow crafts, and in recent years it has been actively developing industry and services. The transportation is convenient, with a well-developed highway network, about 50 kilometers from Fuyang West Railway Station. The local culture is deep and rich in folklore activities, such as the Funan Hi-Tzu Opera, which has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage.