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UTC+2 |
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Xingqing District is the core jurisdiction of Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, located in the eastern part of the Yinchuan Plain, bordered by the Yellow River to the east and the Helan Mountains to the west. As the political, economic and cultural center of Yinchuan, Xingqing District has a total area of 828 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000, blending the characteristics of the Hui ethnic group with modern urban style.
With a long history, Xingqing District was once the seat of Xingqing Prefecture, the capital city of the Xixia Dynasty, and boasts ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as the Drum Tower and the Jade Emperor Pavilion. The Hui culture is profound, and the Mosque and the National Culture Park show a unique Islamic flavor. Every year, Eid al-Fitr, Gurban Festival and other ethnic festivals attract many tourists.
The district takes service industry, commerce and logistics and tourism as its leading industries, and Xinhua Business District is an important commercial center in northwest China. Relying on the advantages of Yellow River irrigation, agriculture is rich in wolfberry, rice and other specialties. The construction of the Ningdong Energy and Chemical Industry Base has further promoted the development of regional industry-city integration.
Xingqing District is rich in ecological resources as it is surrounded by the Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park and the Yellow River Landscape Belt. With convenient transportation, Yinchuan Hedong International Airport and Yinchuan Station are located here, making it a hub and gateway for visiting core scenic spots in Ningxia, such as the Mausoleum of the Western Xia Kings and the Sand Lake.
Jaffa, a thousand-year-old city set on Israel's Mediterranean coast, is Tel Aviv's oldest harbor and a gem where history meets modernity. Legend has it that it was built by Noah's son, Japheth, more than 4,000 years ago, and the Old Town's stone paths, winding alleys and Ottoman-era buildings tell of past glories in every brick and tile. As a multicultural melting pot, it was once cohabited by Jews, Arabs and Christians, and religious buildings such as St. Peter's Church and the Jaffa Clock Tower bear witness to the inclusive symbiosis. Nowadays, Jaffa is home to artists, galleries and handicraft stores, the seafood market is filled with the aroma of grilled fish, and the sunsets on the cliffs are even more famous, framing the Mediterranean waves and the silhouettes of the old city for eternity. From an ancient port to a literary landmark, Jaffa attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique charms, making it a must-see humanistic landmark in Israel.