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. |
Longmen County is part of Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, located in the northeast of the Pearl River Delta, with a total area of 2,295 square kilometers, dominated by mountainous and hilly landscapes, with a forest coverage rate of more than 76%, making it a national ecological demonstration area.
Longmen is famous for its hot springs resources, with several well-known resorts such as the Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden. Nankun Mountain National Forest Park is known as the "Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer", preserving a complete ecological system of subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests. It is also the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", and Longmen Peasant Painting has become a provincial intangible cultural heritage with its rich colors and local themes.
As an important ecological barrier of the Pearl River Delta, Longmen vigorously develops eco-tourism and modern agriculture, and is rich in agricultural products such as honey and Chinese tangerines. With the Guangzhou-Hebei Expressway and Wu-Shenzhen Expressway running through its entire territory, it is about 1.5 hours' drive from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, making it a popular short-haul travel destination in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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.