Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Badong is located in the southwestern part of Hubei Province, belonging to Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated between the Wushu Gorge of the Yangtze River and the Xiling Gorge, which is an important gateway to the junction of Hubei and Chongqing. Here, the spirit of the collection of water and mountains, Shennong Creek is famous for "a mile of different scenery, ten miles of water color", 5A level scenic spot Shennong Creek rafting can appreciate the culture of the slender man, canyon scenery; Ba Ren River, Wuyuan Cave and other natural landscapes have their own special features. As a Tujia settlement, the folk culture is rich, with unique non-genetic inheritance such as pendulum dance and crying marriage song. The territory is rich in products, tea, medicinal herbs (such as Xuanzhenshen) has long been famous, ecological agriculture and tourism integration development, is the green pearl on the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
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.