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Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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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. |
Tayma is an ancient oasis city in northwestern Saudi Arabia, located in Tabuk Province, about 400 kilometers from the capital city of Riyadh. With a history of over 4,000 years, the city was once an important hub of the ancient trade routes connecting the Arabian Peninsula with the Mediterranean region. Thamar is known for its rich archaeological sites, including ancient inscriptions, wells and castle ruins, such as the famous Thamar Castle and Birhadaj Well. It is recorded that Thamar is mentioned in both biblical and Assyrian literature and was once the residence of the Babylonian king Nabonidus. Today, the city's economy is based on agriculture and tourism, producing crops such as dates and grains, and attracting history buffs to explore its cultural heritage.
Thamar is a key archaeological site in Saudi Arabia, witnessing the rise and fall of several civilizations, including Nabataean and Roman influences. The city preserves a large number of petroglyphs and inscriptions reflecting ancient trade and religious activities. In recent years, the Saudi government has promoted the tourism potential of Thamar as part of its "Vision 2030" program to showcase the country's rich historical resources.
Changle, Fujian, belonging to Fuzhou City, is located on the south bank of the Minjiang River and is a famous overseas Chinese hometown and "seaside Zulu". It has a long history and a deep cultural lineage, and Zheng He's seven expeditions to the West were all stationed at Taiping Harbor, leaving a maritime imprint. As an economic powerhouse in Fujian, Changle has a well-developed textile industry and enjoys the reputation of "China's Famous Warp-Knitting City", while the digital economy and airside economy are also booming. Nature and humanity are blended in Changle's territory, and the seaside scenery is exquisite. Monuments such as Xianying Palace and Nanyang Chen Ancestral Hall carry the memory of a thousand years, and Bingxin Literature Museum highlights the cultural heritage. Relying on the development of Fuzhou New Area, Changle is taking an open stance, integrating tradition and modernity, and creating a charming city with a waterfront that is pleasant to live and work in.