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. |
Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, belonging to Mianyang City of Sichuan Province and located in the northwest of Sichuan Basin, is the only Qiang Autonomous County and the only ethnic minority Autonomous County in the country to be rebuilt after the earthquake. The county has a long history, is the ancient Qiang settlement, Qiang cultural heritage, Qiang village, towers, Qiang embroidery, sheepskin drum dance and other non-heritage culture is unique. 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, Beichuan in the CPC Central Committee under the care of the completion of the reconstruction of the new county, the new county has a beautiful environment, become a benchmark for post-disaster reconstruction. Beichuan is rich in natural landscape, including the "Little Jiuzhai" Medicine King Valley, the Thousand Buddha Mountain, and the steep Saruwang Cave, where ecotourism and Qiang culture are intertwined. Nowadays Beichuan is not only a symbol of national unity, but also an ecological and livable tourist destination, attracting tourists to explore the Qiang flavor and the miracle of rebirth.
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.