Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Libreville |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the central part of Guizhou Province, China, Kaiyang is under the jurisdiction of Guiyang City, an important county-level administrative region in Guizhou Province. The area is famous for its selenium-rich resources and is known as the "Hometown of Selenium-rich Agricultural Products in China", producing healthy agricultural products such as rice and tea. Kaiyang is rich in phosphorus resources and is one of China's phosphorus chemical industry bases.
In terms of natural landscape, Kaiyang is famous for its karst landscapes such as the Grand Canyon of the South River and the Zijiang Ground Seam, making it a popular destination for eco-tourism and outdoor adventure. The culture of local minority groups, such as the Buyi and Miao, is well preserved, and traditional festivals and handicrafts are unique. Conveniently located about 1.5 hours' drive from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, it is an important part of the Qianzhong Economic Zone.
Bitam is a border town in the north-eastern part of the Gabonese Republic, an important town in the Woleu-Ntem province. Situated on Gabon's borders with Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, about 450 kilometers from the capital Libreville, it is uniquely situated as an active hub of border trade between the three countries.
Bitam's economy is based on agriculture, forestry and border trade. The surrounding area is rich in cash crops such as cocoa and coffee, as well as timber resources. Its border town attributes make it an important gateway for Gabon's merchandise flow with neighboring countries. In recent years, with the development of Gabon's mining industry, the region's potential for resource development has also come under scrutiny.
Bitam is a multi-ethnic city, with the Fang as its main inhabitants, and retains a rich traditional culture. The city is connected to other major cities in Gabon by the national highway N2 and has some transportation infrastructure. Despite its small size, the city's role as a border hub gives it a place in the regional economy.