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. |
Sheqi County is located in the southwestern part of China's Henan Province, under Nanyang City, on the northeastern edge of the Nanyang Basin, and is a county-level administrative region with a long history. The area has a predominantly agricultural economy, producing grain crops such as wheat and corn, while specialty industries such as winemaking and traditional handicrafts are also relatively well-developed. Sheqi County has a rich cultural heritage, and famous attractions include the Shan-Shaan Hui-Guan, a well-preserved ancient building complex from the Qing Dynasty, known as "China's First Hui-Guan", which showcases the culture of ancient merchant gangs and the art of architecture. In addition, local folk activities and traditional festivals, such as the Spring Festival Temple Fair, attract many tourists. Conveniently connected to neighboring cities by a network of highways, Sheqi has been gradually developing its tourism industry and green economy in recent years to promote sustainable development in the region.
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.