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 |
America/Guyana |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southwestern part of China's Guangdong Province, Zhanjiang is an important port city bordering the South China Sea, known for its favorable geographical location and rich natural resources. As one of China's earliest open coastal cities, Zhanjiang has a deep-water harbor and is a key hub connecting Southeast Asia and global trade. The city's economy is dominated by the maritime industry, agriculture and tourism, and it is known as the "Seafood Gourmet Capital of China" for its abundance of seafood and tropical fruits such as pineapples and lychees.
Zhanjiang has a tropical monsoon climate, which is warm and humid throughout the year, and is a popular destination for eco-tourism, with beautiful beaches, coral reefs and mangrove reserves, such as the Hukuangyan World Geopark and Techeng Island. Historically and culturally, Zhanjiang blends Lingnan traditions and maritime culture, preserving the unique folklore and monuments of the Leizhou Peninsula. The city is highly modernized and has a soothing pace of life, making it ideal for living and traveling. Visit Zhanjiang to experience the magnificent landscape of the South China Sea and the simple local flavor.
Latham is a coastal town in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, located on the east bank of the Demerara River, about 40 kilometers from the capital city of Georgetown. An important agricultural and residential area, the town was named after Charles Latham, a 19th-century British colonial official.
Located in a tropical rainforest climate zone, Latham is surrounded by rice cultivation, coconut palms and fruit farms, which are an important part of Guyana's agricultural economy. The town is built along the river and has a small port facility, with easy access to water transportation connecting Georgetown to inland communities.
The population is predominantly Afro-Guyanese and Indo-Guyanese, and the multicultural blend is reflected in local festivals and cuisine. Infrastructure includes schools, medical centers and markets, and the pace of life is relaxed, retaining a traditional rural Caribbean feel.
Lytham can be reached by road or ferry from Georgetown. Visitors can experience the riverside scenery, observe the local birdlife and explore the remains of a nearby sugar plantation. It is also one of the transit points to the Upper Essequibo River Ecotourism Zone.