Time Zone |
Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Arba Minch, the capital of the Southern Region of Ethiopia, is located in the southern part of the Rift Valley and is known as the "City of the South". This small city is surrounded by mountains and water, bordered by Lake Abaya in the north and Lake Chamo in the south, forming a unique "gateway to the lakes" between the two lakes, which is an important window for viewing African wildlife. The surrounding Omo National Park is known for its pristine tribal culture and rich biodiversity, attracting tourists from all over the world. As the economic center of the region, Arba Mench is based on agriculture and fisheries, but in recent years, tourism has grown rapidly, making it a must-visit destination for exploring the nature and people of southwestern Ethiopia.
Located in the eastern part of Gansu Province in China, Qingyang is at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia provinces, and is an important regional city in east Gansu. As one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation, Qingyang has a long history and is known as the "source of farming culture", with monuments such as the Zhou Zuling Mausoleum and the Northern Grottoes Temple testifying to its profound cultural heritage.
Qingyang belongs to the loess plateau gully area, rich in natural resources, and is the main production area of the Changqing Oilfield, with a prominent energy economy. Local specialties include apple and small grain cultivation as well as non-heritage handicrafts such as embroidery of fragrant bags. Red tourism resources such as the Nanliang Revolutionary Site and the natural scenery of the Meridian Ridge form a unique combination of culture and tourism.
In terms of transportation, Qinglan Expressway and Yinxi High Speed Railway run through the whole territory, and Qingyang Airport is connected to major cities. Currently, the construction of Longdong comprehensive energy base is being actively promoted, forming a regional economic pattern of synergistic development of energy development, modern agriculture and cultural tourism.