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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Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Fanchi County is located in the northeast of Shanxi Province, under Xinzhou City, east of Hebei Province and north of Inner Mongolia, and is an important node at the junction of Jin, Hebei and Mongolia. With a total area of about 2,369 square kilometers and a population of about 270,000, the county has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons.
The history of Fanshi dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and it was named after "Fansheng Zhili". It is an important area of Buddhist culture, with part of the World Heritage Site of Wutai Mountain, including the famous ancient temples of Yanshan Temple and Princess Temple. The ruins of the ancient Great Wall of the Sui Dynasty and the Battle of Pingxingguan are also located here, combining military, religious and folk culture.
Fanshi has a magnificent natural landscape, including the Boqiang Ecological Scenic Area and the wetlands of the Hu Tu River, etc. It is a cool and pleasant place for summer vacation in summer. The local specialties of Fanshi yellow rice and Chinese herbs are famous nationwide, and the traditional paper-cutting and embroidery techniques are listed in the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.