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.
Shaoyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province, located in the southwestern part of central Hunan and the upper reaches of the Zijiang River, with a total area of 21,000 square kilometers and a population of about 6.5 million. As an important center city in southwestern Hunan, Shaoyang has a long history, with a history of more than 2,200 years since the establishment of the county in the Western Han Dynasty.
Shaoyang is rich in mineral resources, known as the "Hometown of Gold and Silver", and is the world's largest antimony mining base. Agriculture is rich in Xuefeng tangerines, Longhui honeysuckle and other specialties. Industry focuses on machinery manufacturing, food processing, and traditional Chinese medicine, and enterprises such as Shaoyang Hydraulic Pressure and Xiangjiao Liquor are well-known nationwide.
The city has a deep cultural heritage and is the hometown of Wei Yuan, Cai E and other famous historical figures. It has famous scenic spots such as the World Natural Heritage of Mount Shaoyang, Nanshan Ranch and Wugang Yunshan, among which the Danxia landform of Mount Shaoyang has been inscribed on the list of World Natural Heritage. Local specialties include intangible cultural heritages such as Shaoyang Flower Drum Opera and Tantou New Year's Paintings.