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.
Xixiu District is located in the central and western part of Guizhou Province, the main urban area of Anshun City, known as "the hinterland of Qianzhong and the throat of Yunnan-Guizhou", situated on the eastern slope of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with a humid subtropical monsoon climate, no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. Here is one of the important birthplaces of the ancient Yelang culture, with a profound Tunbao culture - the descendants of the Ming Tuen army here to retain a unique stone building, ground play (Nuo opera) and dialect customs, Yunshan Tun, Benzhai ancient village and other national key cultural heritage units witnessed the vicissitudes of history for six hundred years. Natural scenery, Xixiu karst landscape wonders and idyllic scenery intertwined, adjacent to Huangguoshu Waterfalls, Dragon Palace and other world-class scenic spots, is the core node of Qianzhong Tourism Loop. In recent years, relying on the location advantage of Qianzhong Economic Zone, Xixiu is being revitalized in the new era with the synergistic development of cultural tourism, special agriculture (such as Anshun yam and golden prickly pear) and equipment manufacturing industries.