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. |
Located in Shannan City of the Tibet Autonomous Region, on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, about 60 kilometers away from downtown Lhasa, Zacang County is one of the important birthplaces of Tibetan culture. It is one of the important birthplaces of Tibetan culture, and has the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Sangye Monastery, which was built in the 8th century, integrating the architectural styles of Tibet, China and India, and is regarded as an "architectural museum", and is a national key cultural relics protection unit. The area is famous for traditional serge weaving and Tibetan incense making, with exquisite craftsmanship, carrying a thousand years of non-heritage skills. The Yarlung Zangbo River passes through the city, giving birth to the rich agriculture of the river valley and magnificent natural scenery. Zacang has both deep historical heritage and unique folk customs, which makes it an ideal place to experience the original culture of Tibet.
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.