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.
Tongwei County is part of Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China, and is located in the south-eastern part of central Gansu Province, where the Loess Plateau meets the Qinling Mountains. It is known for its rich history and culture, and is the "Hometown of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy", with a strong atmosphere of folk painting and calligraphy, and paintings hanging in almost every house. Tongwei has a temperate semi-arid climate, with wheat, corn and potatoes as the main agricultural crops. Local specialties include Tongwei Stuffed Skin and Battered Water Surface. In terms of transportation, the Qinglan Expressway and Bao Lan Baozhi run through the whole area, and the nearest airport is Tianshui Maijishan Airport (about 150 kilometers away).