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/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yanji, located in the eastern part of Jilin Province, is the capital of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, located at the junction of China, North Korea and Russia, and is known as the "Pearl of Northeast Asia". The city is famous for its rich Korean flavor, with more than 50% of the total Korean population and well-preserved traditional folklore, songs, dances and costumes. Strolling through the streets, the Korean signboards are contrasted with Chinese ones, and the aroma of specialties such as Yanji Cold Noodles, Stone Pot Bibimbap, Korean barbecue, and rice wine attracts countless diners to the city. As an important gathering place of Korean culture in China, Yanji has attractions such as the Chinese Korean Folk Garden, which organizes the Korean Folk Fair every year to showcase traditional arts such as the Nongle Dance and the Long Drum. At the same time, it is also an important trading hub in Northeast Asia, and convenient transportation puts surrounding scenic spots such as Changbai Mountain and the Tumen River within easy reach, making it an excellent destination for experiencing Korean culture and savoring authentic flavors.
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.