City Time Difference Time difference between mulei and Bitham：mulei is 7 hours behind compared to Bitham

Mubi, Xinjiang, China: The Secret Grassland on the Ancient Silk Road

Mubi Hasaac Autonomous County, belonging to Xinjiang Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, is located in the northern foothills of Tianshan Mountain and the southeastern edge of Junggar Basin, and was an important post on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road. The grassland and the Gobi are intertwined here, with the magnificent Mingsha Mountain, the peculiar poplar forest, and the vast Pingdingshan Grassland, where the grass is as green as carpet in summer and silver in winter, and the scenery is beautiful in all seasons. As a settlement of Kazakhs, the folk culture is rich, and traditional activities such as the Naadam Conference and the Akan Playing and Singing are uniquely charming. The area is also famous for its high-quality agricultural products such as chickpeas and wheat, and the ecotourism and folklore experience are blended together, making it an excellent place to experience Xinjiang's diverse cultures and natural beauty.

Bitam, Gabon: a mining and trading town in northeastern Gabon

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.

Economy and resources

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.

Culture and Transportation

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.