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 western part of Henan Province and the middle reaches of the Yellow River, Luoyang is one of the first batch of historical and cultural cities and famous ancient capitals announced by the State Council, known as the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties, with thirteen dynasties, such as the Xia, Shang, Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Wei, Western Jin Dynasty, Northern Wei Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, and Tang Dynasty, establishing their capitals here, which has lasted for more than 1,500 years. It is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, the eastern starting point of the Silk Road, and has a profound cultural heritage. The Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Guanlin and other world cultural heritages and national cultural relics protection units are dotted here and there, among which the Longmen Grottoes are regarded as "the highest peak of stone carving art in China". Luoyang peonies are graceful and elegant, "Luoyang peonies are the best in the world", and the Peony Cultural Festival held in April every year attracts tourists from all over the world. Nowadays, Luoyang is continuing to write a brilliant chapter in the new era with the new posture of "the vice-center city of the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration", blending historical heritage with modern vitality.
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.