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. |
Dehua County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, known as the "hometown of Chinese white porcelain", "Millennium Porcelain Capital", is one of the important ceramic production areas in China. Since the Song Dynasty to "ivory white" porcelain is famous around the world, Dehua white porcelain by virtue of "white as snow, moist as jade, thin as paper, sound like a chime" qualities, become an important export commodities of the Maritime Silk Road, known as the "Oriental art treasures! It is known as "Oriental Art Treasures". Nowadays, Dehua is still characterized by traditional porcelain sculpture and modern art porcelain, works covering figures, animals, tea sets and other fields, exported to more than 60 countries around the world. Within the Daiyun Mountain National Nature Reserve, the mountain ranges, Nine Immortal Mountains, Shiyushan and other scenic spots are beautiful, nature and humanity are intertwined. As the core area of the "Ceramic Capital of the World", Dehua not only continues the kiln fire for thousands of years, but also empowers the rural revitalization with ceramic culture, writing a new chapter of the fusion development of traditional crafts and modern industry.
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located on the country's central plateau at an altitude of about 2,350 meters and has a pleasant climate that has been described as the "Italy of Africa". The city is a blend of Italian colonial architecture and local culture, with a large number of well-preserved modernist buildings, including futuristic churches, Art Deco theaters, and colorful homes. An example of early 20th century urban planning, its historic center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Asmara is not only a political and economic hub, but is also known for its unique cultural scene and laid-back pace of life, and is a window to explore Eritrea's history and diverse civilizations.