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. |
Zalantun is located in the south of Hulunbeier City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is the intersection of the Daxing'anling Mountains and the Songnen Plain, and is known as "Suzhou-Hangzhou outside the plug". Here, the mountains are beautiful, the forest coverage rate is as high as 70%, with beautiful water, suspension bridge park, Chai River Scenic Area and other natural landscapes, cool and pleasant in the summer, is a summer resort; winter silver wrapped, like a fairy tale world. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Daur, Oroqen and other ethnic cultures mingle, forming a unique folk customs. Zalantun is not only a national scenic spot, but also with its pristine natural scenery and humanistic heritage, it has become an important eco-tourism destination in the eastern part of Inner Mongolia, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the purity of nature and the weight of history.
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.