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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. |
Lhasa, the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, is located in the central part of the Tibetan Plateau at an altitude of about 3,650 meters, making it one of the highest cities in the world. As a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa is famous for its deep historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery.
The Potala Palace is the most famous landmark in Lhasa, known as the "World Cultural Heritage", and was once the winter palace of successive Dalai Lamas. The 12-year-old statue of Siddhartha Gautama is enshrined in the Da Zhao Temple, which attracts countless worshippers. Barkhor Street, as a traditional meridian path and commercial center, is full of rich Tibetan flavor.
Lhasa, with an average annual temperature of 8 ℃ and plenty of sunshine, is known as the "sunshine city". It not only preserves the traditional Tibetan architecture, thangka painting and Tibetan medicine culture, but is also the political, economic and cultural center of modern Tibet. Modern transportation facilities such as Lhasa Airport and Qinghai-Tibet Railway make it an important gateway to and from Tibet.
The perfect blend of unique natural landscapes and religious humanity has made Lhasa a mysterious place desired by travelers from all over the world, attracting millions of tourists every year to experience the unique charm of the snowy plateau.
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.