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/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Fengqing County is located in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province, north of Lincang City and the middle and lower reaches of the Lancang River. It is an important historical and cultural county in western Yunnan Province and the "Hometown of Dian Hong". The tea culture here is profound, Dian Hong tea was born here in 1938, and nowadays the tea plantations are continuous, the fragrance of tea lingers, and it is one of the core production areas of high-quality tea in Yunnan. The county town of Lu Shi ancient town was once an important post on the Tea Horse Road in Yunnan into Tibet, retaining the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as stone road, the ancient theater and other relics, tells the story of a thousand years of business travel. Fengqing natural scenery is exquisite, the Lancang River Canyon is majestic and steep, and the forest coverage of the remaining veins of Mount Wuliang reaches more than 70%, rich in ecological resources. Local Yi, Bai, Dai and other ethnic minority cultures, traditional festivals such as the Yi "Torch Festival", Dai "Water Festival" unique features, and Dian Hong tea culture, the remains of the Ancient Tea and Horse Trail together constitute the Fengqing "Tea Rhythm Ancient Style -Ecological Fengqing" unique charm.
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.