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. |
Shanglin County in Guangxi belongs to Nanning City, located in the south-central part of Guangxi, in the hinterland of Daming Mountain, which is a Zhuang settlement area, known as the "Hometown of Longevity in China" and "Famous County of Tourism with Guangxi Characteristics". Within the territory of Daming Mountain National Nature Reserve peaks and peaks, the sea of clouds, known as "Guangxi Lushan", with rich alpine meadows, waterfalls and rare animal and plant resources. Shanglin has a long history, with the ruins of Zhicheng City and other cultural relics of the Tang Dynasty, a deep cultural heritage of the Zhuang Township, and unique folk customs such as the "March 3" Song Wei and Bianlian Dance. The ecological environment here is superior, air quality is excellent, the forest coverage rate of more than 70%, is a natural "oxygen bar". At the same time, Shanglin is famous for its national geographical indications products such as "Shanglin Rice", and the integrated development of agriculture and eco-tourism makes it an ideal place for leisure and vacation and experiencing the culture of the Zhuang village.
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.