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 |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Akse Kazakh Autonomous County is subordinate to Jiuquan City in Gansu Province, located at the intersection of Gansu, Qingdao and New Zealand, and is the only ethnic minority autonomous county in Gansu with Kazakhs as the main body. It is the only autonomous county in Gansu with the Kazakh minority as the main part of the county. The territory is characterized by majestic snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, natural and humanistic landscapes such as Dunhuang Yangguan and Arjinshan National Nature Reserve, and a blend of nomadic culture of the Kazakhs and the historical heritage of the Silk Road. As an important node of the ancient Silk Road, Akse not only preserves the traditional felt house culture and folk customs such as horse racing and goat-racing, but also relies on energy and ecological resources to develop modern industries, which makes Akse a unique destination for experiencing the magnificent scenery and diversified ethnic customs of the Great Northwest.
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.