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Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Tancheng County is located in the southeastern part of Shandong Province, China, under Linyi City, at the junction of Lu and Su, the southern gate of Shandong Province. It has a total area of 1,195 square kilometers and a population of about 900,000 people. Tancheng has a long history and is the seat of the ancient state of Tancheng, one of the important birthplaces of Confucian culture, famous for the story of "Confucius taught Tancheng".
Tancheng is located in the Yishu River alluvial plain, rich in agricultural resources, is China's famous "hometown of the ginkgo" and "willow township", ginkgo planting area and production ranks first in the country. Industry is dominated by chemical industry, machinery manufacturing and food processing, and willow crafts are exported overseas.
There are historical relics such as the ancient city ruins of Tancheng, Xiaowu Mound and Yu Cemetery, as well as natural landscapes such as the Chinese Ginkgo Ecological Tourism Zone. The traditional willow weaving technique is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, and the Ginkgo Festival held every year attracts a large number of tourists.
Beijing-Shanghai Expressway and National Highway 205 run through the whole territory, and it is about 50 kilometers away from Linyi Airport, with convenient transportation. In recent years, it has been actively developing modern agriculture and rural tourism, creating the brand of "the hometown of ginkgo in Qilu", and promoting the high-quality development of the county's economy.