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 |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northeastern part of the Chengdu Plain in Sichuan Province, China, Guanghan is part of Deyang City, about 20 kilometers away from downtown Chengdu, and is an important part of the Chengdu Metropolitan Area. With a history of more than 4,000 years, the city was known as Luo Cheng (雒城), and is the core birthplace of the Sanxingdui (三星堆) culture. The Sanxingdui ruins, unearthed in 1986, shocked the world and are known as the "source of the Yangtze River civilization".
Guanghan has a total area of 548 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000 people. It not only preserves historical sites such as the Tang Dynasty Fanghu Park and the Ming Dynasty Longju Temple, but also has modern educational institutions such as the Civil Aviation Flight School of China, which has formed the "Aviation Characteristic Industrial Park". The "Baobao Festival" held annually is listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage, displaying a unique folk culture.
As an important node of Chengdu-Demian economic belt, Guanghan has convenient transportation, with the Chengmianle Intercity Railway and Jingkun Expressway passing through the city. With the Sanxingdui Museum as the core of tourism resources, together with attractions such as Songlin Peach Blossom Garden and Duanjia Compound, Guanghan receives more than one million visitors annually, making it an internationally renowned ancient cultural tourism destination.
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.