Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Europe/Zurich |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Located in the central part of Shandong Province, Tai'an is named after the saying "If Mount Tai is at peace, then all the seas are at peace", and is home to the famous Mount Tai, the first of the Five Mountains. This historical and cultural city has been a sacred place for emperors and kings since ancient times, and is rich in natural and humanistic landscapes. As a world cultural and natural heritage, Mount Tai attracts tourists from all over the world with its majestic "Five Mountains", and the surrounding monuments such as Dai Temple and Bixia Ancestral Hall bear witness to the profound heritage of Chinese civilization. Tai'an has not only created a unique tourism business card with Mount Tai as its core, but has also become a regional tourism hub with its convenient transportation network (Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway and Beijing-Taiwan high-speed railway). The city is a blend of natural wonders and historical deposits, and is both a paradise for mountaineers and a destination for cultural explorers, attracting millions of tourists every year to experience the magnificence and grandeur of "climbing Mount Tai and seeing the world in a small way".
Bern, the capital of the Swiss Confederation, is located in the west of the country on the banks of the Aare River and is the capital of the canton of Bern. As the political center of Switzerland, the federal government agencies and foreign embassies are located here. The city is famous for its well-preserved medieval old town, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
Founded in 1191, the city's name derives from the German word "Bär" (bear), which is often depicted in the city's symbols and fountains. The Old Town, with its 6 kilometers of arcade streets, Renaissance fountains and famous clock tower (Zytglogge), attracts many visitors. Albert Einstein lived here and developed his theory of relativity, and his former home is now open as a museum.
Economically, Bern is dominated by the service, precision instrument and pharmaceutical industries, and is an important conference and tourist destination. The city's beautiful setting, surrounded by hills and rivers, offers a wealth of outdoor activities. Bern combines historical heritage, cultural charm and modern functionality, reflecting the high quality of life and efficient governance of Switzerland.