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 southwest of Guizhou Province, Zhenfeng County belongs to the Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in southwest Guizhou, and is a Buyei settlement area with rich ethnic customs and unique karst landscape. The landmark attraction "Double Breasted Peak" is known as "the first strange peak in the world", which is a symbol of geological wonders and female worship culture. The Beipanjiang Grand Canyon is majestic and steep, and the Sanqiao River Scenic Spot integrates landscape, countryside and Buyi villages, constituting the tourism business card of "Landscape Picture Scrolls - Humanistic Zhenfeng". The culture of the Buyi people here is profound, and traditional festivals such as "March 3" and "June 6" are bustling with activity, while non-heritage skills such as batik and embroidery have been passed down for thousands of years. Zhenfeng glutinous rice, Zhenfeng pepper and other specialties have unique flavors, attracting tourists from all directions. As an important node of tourism in southwest Guizhou, Zhenfeng is becoming an excellent destination for experiencing Guizhou's ethnic minority customs with its unique charm of blending nature and humanity.
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.