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/Mogadishu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xiahe, belonging to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, is situated on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the cultural centers of the Amdo Tibetan area. It is famous for the Labrang Monastery, the world's premier Tibetan temple, which boasts six Buddhist schools, 108 Buddhist temples, and a large number of precious Buddha statues and thangkas, and is an important holy site for the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, attracting countless believers and tourists to come for pilgrimage and sightseeing every year. The Sanko grassland around the county is rich in water and grass, with green grass in summer and flocks of cows and sheep, where you can experience horseback riding, Tibetan home visits and other folk activities, and feel the rich Tibetan flavor. In addition, Xiahe also retains traditional horse races, Sun Buddha Festival and other folk activities, blending natural scenery and religious culture, is a must-visit place to explore the Gannan Plateau flavor.
Adale is a coastal town in the Lower Shabelle region of central Somalia, about 250 kilometers north of the capital Mogadishu and bordering the Indian Ocean. As an important agricultural and trade node in the Lower Shabelle region, the local economy is dominated by banana cultivation, livestock and fisheries, and the tropical climate provides favorable conditions for crop growth. Despite Somalia's longstanding security and development challenges, Adale remains one of the key hubs for agricultural exports in the region, thanks to its relatively stable location and coastal resources. The town is surrounded by mangrove ecosystems, which play an important role in maintaining the local ecological balance and fisheries resources.