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 |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Yumen City is located in the northwestern part of Gansu Province, China, at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, an important node city of the ancient Silk Road, known as the "cradle of China's petroleum industry".In 1939, China's first natural oil field - Yumen Oil Field was born here, laying a solid foundation for the industrial development of New China. Yumen Oil Field, China's first natural oil field, was born here in 1939, laying a solid foundation for the industrial development of new China. Located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountains, it is adjacent to Jiayuguan Pass in the east, Guazhou in the west, Qilian Mountains in the south and Xinjiang in the north, and is a major transportation route at the confluence of four provinces and regions, namely Gan, Xin, Qing and Meng. The territory is not only rich in oil, wind and solar energy resources, but also named for the Yumen Pass, with a profound border culture, which has historically been an important channel for trade and cultural exchanges between China and the West. Today, Yumen is transforming from a traditional industrial city to a new energy base, combining historical heritage with modern vigor.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.