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. |
Jiangling County is located in the south-central part of China's Hubei Province, belonging to Jingzhou City, and is situated on the north bank of the Jing River section of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. As an ancient county with a long history, its name originates from the geographic characteristics of "facing the river with the land" and "no high mountains in the near state, all of them are lingfu". Jiangling is one of the birthplaces of the Chu culture, and was once the Ying capital of Chu during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, carrying a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the Chu Jinan City.
With a total area of about 1,032 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with agriculture dominated by rice, cotton and aquaculture. Jiangling is conveniently located near the golden waterway of the Yangtze River, with the G55 Erguang Expressway and S74 Jiangbei Expressway running through the whole area, and about 50 kilometers away from Jingzhou Shashi Airport. In recent years, Jiangling relies on the strategy of Yangtze River Economic Belt and actively develops green energy and modern logistics industry.
The representative attractions of Jiangling include Hao Cave Town Tie Niu Ji Qing Dynasty Zhen Shui Iron Bull, Jiangling Yangtze River Bridge, etc. Local specialties include Jiangling Fish Cake and Jingzhou Fish Miscellaneous, which deeply reflect the food culture of the land of fish and rice.
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.