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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Located in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province and the northern part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Heqing County is situated in the transition zone between the Hengduan Mountains and the Yunnan-Gui Plateau in northwestern Yunnan Province, neighboring Lijiang City in the east and Dali City in the south, and it is an important node on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Here inhabited by Bai, Han, Yi, Lisu and other ethnic groups, of which the Bai accounted for more than 60% of the total population, rich ethnic flavor and multicultural intermingling symbiosis. Heqing is famous for its "silver capital", and the history of handmade silverware in Xinhua Village is more than 1,000 years old, and the craftsmen have made silver pots, silver ornaments and other exquisite handicrafts with exquisite skills, which are famous both at home and abroad. In addition, tie-dyeing, stone carving, wood carving and other non-heritage skills have been passed down from generation to generation, and together with the highland wetland scenery of the Heqing Caohai Sea and the ruins of the Ancient Tea and Horse Trail, the area constitutes a unique cultural and tourism charm, which attracts tourists to explore the beauty of harmony between tradition and nature.
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.