Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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 central part of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, Huwei is one of the important administrative, economic and cultural centers of the county. Geographically, it is in the northern part of the Chia Nan Plain, with a subtropical monsoon climate and mild seasons. The population of about 70,000 is dominated by residents of Minnan descent, with Minnan as the common language.
Huwei is famous for its history in the sugar industry, and was once the main town of Taiwan's sugar industry during the Japanese rule; the Huwei Sugar Factory is still in operation today. Attractions include historical buildings such as the Huwei Iron Bridge, the Yunlin Budai Opera House and the Contract Hall House, as well as the Huwei Centralized Cultural and Creative Park, which has been built in recent years. The annual Taiwan International Coffee Festival and Yunlin Agricultural Expo attract a large number of tourists.
In terms of transportation, it is connected to major cities in Taiwan via the high-speed rail Yunlin Station (about 15 minutes' drive from Huwei) and the Taiwan 78 Expressway. The economy is based on agriculture (garlic, peanuts), food processing and the emerging tourism industry.
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.