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/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xiangning County is located in the southwestern part of Shanxi Province and the southern part of Linfen City, situated in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and the southern foothills of the Lvliang Mountain Range, and is named after "Xiangning Anning". Here is the loess plateau gully area, the Yellow River along the formation of a unique canyon landscape, rich in coal resources, is one of the important energy bases in Shanxi, known as the "coal township". In addition to coal, xiangning purple sand pottery has a long history, excellent clay texture, skills inherited for a hundred years, and yixing purple sand, was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. There is also the Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area, a collection of strange peaks, caves and forests, which is an important eco-tourism destination in southern Jinan, combining industrial heritage with natural and humanistic charms.
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located on the country's central plateau at an altitude of about 2,350 meters and has a pleasant climate that has been described as the "Italy of Africa". The city is a blend of Italian colonial architecture and local culture, with a large number of well-preserved modernist buildings, including futuristic churches, Art Deco theaters, and colorful homes. An example of early 20th century urban planning, its historic center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Asmara is not only a political and economic hub, but is also known for its unique cultural scene and laid-back pace of life, and is a window to explore Eritrea's history and diverse civilizations.