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 |
Africa/Bissau |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xinchang County is located in the eastern part of China's Zhejiang Province, part of Shaoxing City, and on the southern flank of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. The region is known for its beautiful landscapes and deep cultural heritage, with famous attractions such as Tianmu Mountain and the Great Buddha Temple, of which the Maitreya stone statue is an important Buddhist cultural heritage in the south of the Yangtze River. Xinchang's economy is based on high-end equipment manufacturing, biomedicine and textile industries, while actively developing eco-tourism and modern agriculture. Conveniently located near the Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taiwan High Speed Railway and a number of highways, Xinchang is about 1.5 hours' drive from Hangzhou and Ningbo. Xinchang is also known as the "Hometown of Chinese Tea Culture", producing Dafo Longjing tea, which has both natural and humanistic charms.
Located in the west of Guinea-Bissau, on the Atlantic Ocean, Cacheu is one of the country's oldest cities and an important port and economic center in the northwest region. The city has a rich colonial history, having been an important stronghold for Portuguese colonizers since the 15th century, and was a key hub for the West African slave trade, which is still witnessed by historical monuments such as the 17th-century fortress of Cacheu. As a fishing town, the waters around Cacheu are rich in shrimp and fish, and the fishing and related processing industries are the backbone of the local economy, while attracting tourists interested in history and nature. The city's blend of African heritage and colonial culture, with its narrow streets and colorful colonial buildings, creates a unique atmosphere and a window into Guinea-Bissau's history and culture.