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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Africa/Porto-Novo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ziliujing District, located in the south of Sichuan Province, is a municipal district of Zigong City, named after the ancient salt wells that flowed from the city, and is known as the core area of the "Millennium Salt Capital". As the birthplace of Zigong's salt industry, Ziliujing District retains the former site of salt merchants in the Qing Dynasty, and the site of the Tianche (derrick) and other industrial cultural heritages, which have witnessed the glorious history of well salt mining in the BaShu region. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum in the district is one of the world's three major dinosaur site museums, treasuring a large number of complete dinosaur fossils, while the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival is a national intangible cultural heritage, known at home and abroad for its grand scale and exquisite craftsmanship. Nowadays, Ziliujing District integrates salt culture, dinosaur culture and folk culture, becoming a cultural tourism destination integrating history exploration, science popularization study and folk experience, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the unique charm of "Salt Dragon Lantern".
Ouidah is an important historical and cultural city in the Republic of Benin, located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, about 42 kilometers from the economic capital of Cotonou. The city is known as the "capital of voodoo" for its deep voodoo culture and colonial heritage.
Afrango was an important hub of the West African slave trade from the 17th to 19th centuries, and Portuguese and French colonizers established a stronghold here. The city has preserved the Slave Route, slave monuments and colonial buildings, including the Gate of No Return, a landmark commemorating the history of the slave trade. The annual Voodoo Festival, held on January 10, attracts visitors from around the world and showcases traditional dances, rituals and religious arts.
In addition to its historical sites, Aflanku has unique attractions such as palm-fringed beaches and the Python Temple. The economy is based on agriculture (palm oil, coconuts), handicrafts trade and tourism, with recent years promoting sustainable development through cultural festivals. The city is easily accessible via the Cotonou highway and is an important gateway for exploring Beninese culture.