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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. |
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Europe/Bucharest |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Yingxian County is located in the northern part of Shanxi Province, China, under the city of Shuozhou, on the northeastern edge of the Loess Plateau, with a total area of about 1,708 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000 people. The county has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. It is famous for the Liao Dynasty architectural masterpiece "Yingxian Wooden Pagoda" (Shijia Pagoda of Fogong Temple), which is the world's oldest and tallest existing wooden pagoda on the World Cultural Heritage List. Yingxian's economy is based on agriculture, with crops such as corn and millet in abundance, as well as the development of tourism and building materials. The local climate is temperate and continental, with four distinct seasons, and the transportation is convenient, connecting major cities in Shanxi Province through a network of roads and railroads. Culturally, it retains rich traditional folklore and northern Jin features such as paper-cutting and rice-planting songs.
Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County in western Romania, located on the banks of the river Mureş, with a population of about 60,000 people. The city is famous for the hilltop Deva Castle, a 13th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cone that offers panoramic views and symbolizes the history of the region. The economy of Dva is based on industry and services, and it is also a transportation hub, connecting it to the Carpathian region.
Dva has a long history, first recorded in 1269, and was once a fortress of the Kingdom of Hungary. The city retains medieval buildings such as the castle and the Church of the Holy Cross. Culturally, Deva has museums, theaters, and is close to the ruins of the Dacian civilization, reflecting Romania's diverse heritage. The city is known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism.
Deva is a natural gateway for exploring the Carpathian Mountains, with the nearby Retezat National Park for hiking and eco-tourism. The city life is peaceful and has a good infrastructure, offering educational and medical resources. As an important regional center of Romania, Deva blends history and modernity, attracting visitors to experience its unique charm.