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Africa/Addis_Ababa |
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UTC+3 |
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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. |
Located in eastern Ethiopia, within the Afar region, Awash National Park is the country's oldest nature reserve, established in 1966. The park is named after the Awash River that runs through it, the river of life that nurtures a rich ecosystem. The park's diverse terrain encompasses volcanic rock formations, vast grasslands, salt marsh lakes and the magnificent Awash Falls, which cascade majestically from a 50-meter-high cliff. It is a wildlife paradise, inhabited by mammals such as giraffes, baboons, East African sword antelopes and warthogs, as well as a birdwatcher's paradise, attracting hundreds of species of birds including flamingos and vultures. As part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Awash National Park not only epitomizes Ethiopia's natural heritage, but is also an excellent destination for exploring the untouched wildness of East Africa.
Ritu County, belonging to Tibet's Ali region, is located in the western part of Tibet, bordering with India, and is one of the important border counties in Tibet. Here the average altitude of 4500 meters above sea level, has a magnificent plateau scenery, Banguang Lake (Banguang wrong) across the county, the lake is clear blue, many islands in the lake, is a paradise for migratory birds, is also a famous tourist attractions. Ritu has a long history, is one of the important birthplaces of the Xiangxiong culture, the territory preserves a large number of precious petroglyphs relics, such as Renmudong petroglyphs, more than 3,000 years ago, a vivid record of the ancient nomadic life scenes. The local animal husbandry is the main industry, the people are simple, unique folk culture and traditional handicrafts (such as Ritu thangka) attracted many tourists to visit, it is an excellent place to experience the humanities and nature in western Tibet.