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.
Located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province, China, Pingnan County is part of Ningde City, a county known for its landscape ecology and ancient village culture. Located in the middle of the Vulture Peak Mountain Range, it has a high average altitude and a cool climate, and is known as a "natural air-conditioned city".
Pingnan has the Baishuiyang-Yuanyang Stream National Scenic Spot, in which Baishuiyang is known as "the best view in the world" and is a rare shallow water plaza in the world, while Yuanyang Stream is famous for its canyon waterfalls and ecological diversity, and is a national nature reserve.
With a long history, Pingnan has preserved a large number of ancient villages of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Shuangxi Town and Jiha Village, which have inherited the traditional architecture and folk culture of eastern Fujian. It is also one of the places where the traditional building techniques of wooden arch bridges in China are passed down in a living form, and is listed on the United Nations' list of non-legacy.
As an ecological demonstration county, Pingnan focuses on green development and is rich in specialties such as alpine tea and edible mushrooms. The tourism industry focuses on nature sightseeing, rural experience and cultural heritage tourism, making it an important destination for eco-tourism in Fujian.