Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southeastern part of China's Guizhou Province, Congjiang belongs to the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated at the junction of Guizhou, Hunan and Guizhou provinces. It is famous for its rich ethnic culture and natural landscapes, and is home to Miao, Dong and other ethnic minorities, preserving unique traditional customs, festivals and architecture, such as the Great Song of the Dong and the Drum Tower.
Congjiang has a beautiful natural environment with terraced fields, forests and river resources for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. Local specialties include fragrant pigs, glutinous rice and mandarin oranges, and the economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Conveniently connected to major cities by road and rail, it is an ideal destination to experience the ethnic customs of colorful Guizhou.
Barentu is a town in southern Eritrea, located in the heart of the Gash Barka Zone, near the Ethiopian border. It is located at an altitude of about 1,000 meters above sea level and has a semi-arid climate, with agriculture and livestock as the mainstay of the economy, growing mainly crops such as sorghum and maize.
Historically a place of diverse ethnic groups such as the Tigrinya and Kunama, Barentu has a rich cultural heritage, and the area was colonized by Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with some remnants of colonial architecture remaining.
As a regional trading hub, Barentu is connected by road to the major cities of Asmara and Tesseney. The local economy is based on the trade of agricultural products, and the weekly open-air market is an important center of commercial activity for the surrounding villages.
Barentu is surrounded by a hilly landscape, with typical Sahelian vegetation visible during the dry season. Traditional music, dance and handicrafts are the highlights of the local culture, and the annual folklore festivals after the rainy season attract the neighborhood.