Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Located in the southeastern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan Province of China, Shiding is a mountainous township in the suburbs of Taipei, famous for its tea plantation scenery and natural landscape. The area is mountainous, with Wenshanbao tea plantation as the main industry, and the terraced tea plantations are rolling, where you can enjoy the tea blossoms in the spring and tea picking in the fall, combining ecological and humanistic beauty. Famous scenic spots include Yunxian Waterfall, Shiying Old Street (preserving traditional Minnan and Hakka architecture), and Aruo Waterfall, which are suitable for hiking, trekking, and rural experience. The local area is a blend of Hakka culture and Minnan customs, with traditional temples (such as the Jishun Temple in Shidding) intertwined with the aroma of tea, making it the backyard of Taipei's metropolitan area, offering a slow-living experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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.