Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Leishan County, located in the southeast of Guizhou Province, in the hinterland of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, is one of the important birthplaces of the Miao culture, and is regarded as the "Center of China's Miao Culture". It has the world's largest Miao settlement village, Xijiang Thousand Houses Miao Village, where the footstools are built on the mountains and cascade over one another, showing the wisdom and aesthetics of Miao architecture, and attracting countless tourists every year to experience non-heritage cultures such as the Year of the Miao, Miao embroidery, and silver jewelry forging. In addition, the Leigong Mountain National Nature Reserve straddles the county, with over 80% forest coverage, a treasure trove of plant and animal genes, and an average summer temperature of 15°C, making it a resort for summer vacation and recuperation. Leishan is a perfect blend of pristine natural landscapes and rich Miao flavor, making it an ideal place to explore ethnic culture and return to nature.
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.