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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/London |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+1 |
Yixing is located in the south of China's Jiangsu Province, a county-level city under the administration of Wuxi City. It is situated in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle, and is famous for its "Pottery Capital" and "Bamboo Sea". The city has a rich culture of Zisha pottery, and the Zisha pot making technique is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Yixing has a beautiful ecological environment, with natural attractions such as the Bamboo Sea Scenic Area and the Shanzhu Cave, and a well-developed economy that focuses on environmental protection and wire and cable industries. With its long history, it is a place of literati and elegant people, blending traditional and modern development characteristics.
Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, North West England, United Kingdom, located on the east coast of the Irish Sea, about 70 kilometers from Manchester. As one of Britain's most famous seaside resorts, Blackpool is famous for its Victorian architecture, lively entertainment facilities and the iconic Blackpool Tower.
Blackpool grew rapidly in the 19th century due to the demand for workers' vacations during the Industrial Revolution and boasts some of the earliest electrically-lit streets (Illuminations) in the UK. The city retains a large number of Victorian buildings and attracts millions of visitors to its annual illuminations festival in the fall. Its cabaret traditions and year-round entertainment continue the classic charm of British seaside culture.
Blackpool Tower, at 158 meters, is the city's iconic landmark; pleasure Beach amusement park boasts the steepest wooden roller coaster in Europe; and Central Pier offers traditional rides and sea views. Blackpool Zoo, the Winter Gardens Theatre and 11km of golden sandy beaches are also popular tourist destinations.
Tourism is the backbone of Blackpool's economy and the city is connected to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool by Blackpool Airport, rail and the M55 freeway. The conference economy has grown rapidly in recent years, with its exhibition center becoming an important events venue in the north of England.