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. |
Located in the western part of Sichuan Province, Ya'an is an ecological barrier in the transition from the Sichuan Basin to the Tibetan Plateau, known as the "Rainy City" and the "Heavenly Leakage of Xishu", with an abundant annual average precipitation that nourishes the vitality of this land. As one of the discovery sites and core habitats of giant pandas, Ya'an Bifengxia Giant Panda Base is a globally recognized giant panda protection and research institution, where countless tourists come to experience the charm of the "national treasures" up close. In addition, Ya'an is the birthplace of the world's tea culture, the history of tea in Mengding Mountain can be traced back more than 2,000 years, "Mengding Ganlu", "Mengding Huangya" and other famous tea aroma floating in China and abroad, the tea culture has a deep foundation. The Qingyi River passes through the city, linking up the natural and humanistic landscapes such as Bifeng Gorge, Niubi Mountain, Shangli Ancient Town, etc. There are both dynamic landscapes and heavy history here, which is a pearl on the tourism line of West Sichuan.
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.