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. |
Liannan Yao Autonomous County is located in the northwestern part of Guangdong Province, China, belonging to Qingyuan City, and is one of the three autonomous counties of ethnic minorities in Guangdong Province. Located in the mountainous area of northern Guangdong, adjacent to Hunan and Guangxi, it is known as the "Township of Yao Ethnicity", with Yao culture as its core feature.
The area is famous for its natural landscape and ethnic culture, with attractions such as the Nangang Millennium Yao Village and the Wanshan Chaowang National Stone Desert Park. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism, with specialty products such as tea and bamboo shoots. Liannan Yao's "Juggling Song Hall" and "Long Encouragement" have been listed as national intangible cultural heritages.
The transportation mainly relies on the highway network, and is about 3-4 hours' drive from Guangzhou. In recent years, relying on ecological and ethnic cultural resources, it has gradually developed rural tourism and folklore experience programs, and has become a popular destination for tourists from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to explore the culture of ethnic minorities.
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.