Time Zone |
Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Ningguo is a county-level city in Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, which is located in the southeast of Anhui Province, east of Hangzhou and south of Huangshan Mountain, with a total area of 2,487 square kilometers. As the "Hometown of Chinese Hickory" and "Hometown of Chinese Bamboo", Ningguo has a forest coverage rate of nearly 80%, and possesses ecological landscapes such as Qinglongwan National Water Conservancy Scenic Area and Banqiao Nature Reserve.
Ningguo is an important industrial base in Anhui Province, forming three leading industries, namely auto parts, electronic components and wear-resistant castings, and is known as "China's automobile rubber parts production base". Meanwhile, as the first "China Organic Agriculture Demonstration Base", Ningguo is well known for its specialty agricultural products such as pecans and bamboo products.
Ningguo County was founded in 208, the 13th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and has preserved historical relics such as the Qianqiu Pass and the Immortal Pagoda. The modern "Sichuan-Tibet Route in South Anhui Province" has become a popular self-driving route, and the annual Pecan Cultural Festival attracts a large number of tourists, demonstrating the unique charm of an ecologically livable city.