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 southwestern part of Liaoning Province, China, Jinzhou is an important coastal industrial city and transportation hub in western Liaoning. It is connected to Shenyang Metropolitan Area in the east, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Economic Zone in the west and Liaodong Bay of Bohai Sea in the south, with 121 kilometers of coastline. As an important part of the old industrial base in Northeast China, Jinzhou has formed three leading industries, namely petrochemical, metallurgy and deep processing of agricultural products.
Jinzhou was the main battlefield of the Liao-Shen Battle, and revolutionary sites such as the Jinzhou Front Command Post of the Northeast Field Army are preserved in the city. Penjieshan Scenic Area is famous for its "Sky Bridge", a natural cobblestone channel in the sea that connects to the shore island when the tide goes out. Beiputuo Mountain integrates Buddhist culture and natural landscape, and the cultural relics of western Liaoning treasured by Jinzhou Museum bear witness to 5,000 years of civilization. Jinzhou barbecue, a specialty food, has been selected as a provincial intangible cultural heritage list.
As the northernmost deep-water seaport in China, Jinzhou Port is an important node in the Northeast Asian shipping network. Relying on the state-level economic and technological development zone, it focuses on the development of new energy, biopharmaceuticals and other emerging industries. The Beijing-Harbin High-Speed Railway and the Qin-Shenzhen Passenger Dedicated Line intersect here, forming a "golden corridor" connecting Northeast China and North China. Jinzhou Bay Airport further strengthens the comprehensive regional transportation system.
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.