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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Pacific/Guam |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+10 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Wuping County is located in the southwestern part of Longyan City, Fujian Province, China, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces, and is a former Central Soviet County and Hakka settlement. With a total area of 2,630 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county is dominated by Hakka people and retains a strong Hakka culture and dialect. Wuping is rich in natural resources, with over 79% forest coverage and ecological scenic spots such as Liangnoshan National Nature Reserve and Zhongshan River National Wetland Park. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry and tourism, and is rich in specialties such as fairy grass, ganoderma lucidum and passion fruit. Wuping has a long history and is the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", with unique non-heritage cultures such as the Hakka round houses and the belief in the Dingguang Buddha. In recent years, Wuping has been actively developing a green economy and creating the brand of "Refreshing Wuping - Blessed Land of Health", with convenient transportation through high-speed railroad and highway networks.
Umatac is a seaside village located in the southwestern part of Guam, a United States Overseas Territory in the Western Pacific Ocean, nestled along the shores of Umatac Bay. One of the oldest settlements on Guam, Umatac is steeped in history and is believed to be the site of the Portuguese explorer Magellan's first landing on Guam in 1521.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides and the ocean on the other, Umatac Bay is known for its tranquil turquoise waters and beautiful coastline. The village's backdrop of Mt. Fua and the coconut groves along the bay form a typical South Pacific tropical landscape, which is one of Guam's famous scenic postcard locations.
The village retains historical sites such as the Magellan Landing Monument. Umatac attracts tourists with its relaxed beachfront atmosphere, fresh seafood restaurants (especially the local specialty, caiman cakes). It is also a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkeling, where visitors can explore the abundant coral reefs and marine life.
Umatac is a small, close-knit community with a small population and a slow pace of life. The economy is largely dependent on small-scale fishing and a growing tourism industry, providing visitors with a peaceful destination to get away from the hustle and bustle and experience Guam's authentic nature and culture.