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/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ledu, located in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province, Haidong municipal government station, located in the middle reaches of Huangshui River valley area, is the ancient Silk Road Qinghai Road, an important node, known as "Huangshui ancient capital". Here has a long history, deep cultural heritage, Neolithic era of Liuwan site is located here, unearthed a large number of colored pottery witnessed the ancient civilization; Ming Dynasty Royal Temple Qutang Temple, architectural grandeur, exquisite murals, is the treasure of Tibetan Buddhist art. Ledu pleasant climate, Huangshui through the city, nourishing the land, producing Ledu long pepper, purple garlic and other specialty agricultural products, is an important agricultural area in Qinghai. With both natural scenery and cultural heritage, Ledu is a unique window for exploring Huangshui civilization and feeling the eastern Tibetan Plateau.
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.