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. |
Lipu City is located in the northeastern part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, under the vicarious administration of Guilin City, with a total area of 1,758 square kilometers and a population of about 380,000 people. As an important county city in the north of Guilin, Lipu is famous for its agricultural specialties, karst landscape and human history.
Lipu is located in the Lipu River basin, a tributary of the Li River, and is a typical karst landscape with many caves and peak forests. With an average annual temperature of 19°C and abundant rainfall, Lipu is suitable for agricultural development, and is a well-known origin of "Lipu Taro" and the main producing area of sugar oranges in China.
The economy of Lipu is mainly characterized by agriculture, food processing and light industry, and agricultural products such as Lipu taro and canned horseshoes are exported both at home and abroad. In recent years, Lipu focuses on the development of hanger manufacturing industry, which is known as the "Hanger Capital of China", while actively cultivating eco-tourism industry.
Lipu has national 4A-level cave scenic spots such as Yinziyan and Fengyuyan, among which Yinziyan enjoys the reputation of "the world's cave wonders". There are intangible cultural heritages such as Cantonese Opera and Wenchang preserved in the area, and the local cuisine such as horseshoe cake and betel nut taro buckle meat is unique.
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.